Reply #19: Could Also Act As A Brake.

[emanymton]

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A military that is detached from the civilian society can represent a threat to that society. Argentina with its ruling military class is an example of this. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are examples where such a very small sliver of society felt the direct affects of members fighting in the war, that society as a whole is able to turn its back on the people serving in the wars.

A national community draft can be a useful tool for social engineering. Combining this with a military service draft can be beneficial to all. The idea could be a useful program for improving the future for _all_ Americans.

Requiring members of a community to perform public service as a part of being included in a community benefits both the person and society. This is done by connecting the person to the community. Keeping people involved with the system. Keeping system honest.

Drafting members of a community into service to and for the good of the community has benefits.

1. reinforces the connection of the knowledgeable individual to the community. Reinforcing the connection of the person to the community by allowing the person to provide needed services. (Pool of trained representatives available to use within the community.) Working as a trained life-guard at the local community swimming pool gives outlet for quality of life activities and programs.

2. keeps the people involved with their community and society. Community centers with well trained and profession staff keep the human network working for people. It involves people in their communities. An example of this is parents, as their children go through school become active in the school.

3. ensures the system remains true to its roots and focused on serving the individuals/community/country. The flow of people into and through the system ensure the system provides the desired services. The system is not a mystery. The administration held accountable from within. Schools work best when administration, parents and students are directly involved.

A young person can be given a choice to enter military service or go into community service. In the end, society has a pool of trained talent ready for extended use to the community and the military remains rooted in its society.

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