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In reply to the discussion: Sunday mouthpieces all say too many tours in war zone is bad, but none admit we need a draft. [View all]liberalhistorian
(20,815 posts)40. That's because any politician with even a half a brain
cell knows that to make any such proposal would be political suicide, period, end of discussion. I'm not speaking to the merits of that being good or bad, I'm simply pointing out that that is the political reality in this country today.
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Sunday mouthpieces all say too many tours in war zone is bad, but none admit we need a draft. [View all]
CK_John
Mar 2012
OP
Why? What would having a draft in place done to stop the current wars? Serious question.
uppityperson
Mar 2012
#42
er - because it never has in the history of human civilization and military conscription?
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2012
#17
Why not ensure that wars are not started or continue for bs reasons instead?
uppityperson
Mar 2012
#43
What if people are only drafted from congressional districts of politicians that voted for the war?
Ian David
Mar 2012
#14
Of course, Heinlein also believed that the franchise should be restricted to those who served.
11 Bravo
Mar 2012
#35
Heinlein spoke at the Naval Academy when my brother was a midshipman (USNA '74).
11 Bravo
Mar 2012
#49
Plus, all those extra drafted privates would ensure no career soldier is forced into retirement.
Lasher
Mar 2012
#48
No. We don't. Why would ANYONE assume they would pass a "fair and universal draft"? Why spend
uppityperson
Mar 2012
#41