| The problem Logjam, is that we have a culture that would see slackers join up, and make life hell for those that are there to do the job. The military should NEVER be used as some sort of social game. And that is exactly what you are proposing. While I AGREE with you that people should realize thier duty to country, and that a 2 year stint in the armed forces would do a WORLD of good to many people, the fact is, forceing people to join would cause headaches, and problems like you haven't seen.
Could you imagine the problems if your plan had gone into effect say... in 2000. And we are at war right now?
OMG Vietnam all over again. Thanks but no thanks. Keep it pure voluntary, and let the real heroes join up with people who are willing, able and READY to face the challenges of military life, and leave the slackers where they belong, in the malls.
Einstein's "Theory of Relativity" is still being challenged to this day, but by consensus Global Warming is a fact... that's REAL science at work, why didn't Albert just go that route? |