Reply #23: It's not dishonest to realize that we will need a draft if we stay in Iraq

[Zhade]

Now, I qualify that: if we succeed at bringing other countries or the UN into Iraq to augment and begin to replace our soldiers, then the draft is less and less a possibility.

I'm not convinced that the UN or other countries will jump at the chance to go into Iraq. A lot depends on the Iraqis' willingness to allow more outsiders into Iraq at the request of a Kerry administration. If they do, and there's no need for a draft, I'll be more than happy to concede that I was wrong.

If we stay in Iraq and get no help - which will happen if 1) we continue with the foolish notion of permanent military bases in Iraq or 2) we continue the privatization of Iraqi businesses and assets into American hands - a draft will be necessary.