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Sat Apr-14-07 05:12 PM
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| 20. I think you're right. The draft prevented both the Korean and Vietnam wars... |
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Edited on Sat Apr-14-07 05:14 PM by originalpckelly
and conscription in general kept the Israelis from invading Lebanon (how many times?)
I think it's a wonderful idea, because it will actually prevent wars. I mean, yes, there will be more people trained to kill other people, and yes, the government will have the power to send more people to die, but that's not going to increase the number of wars we have.
I don't know who couldn't be opposed to this idea. I think we should keep the same age range that we have right now as well, 18-42, and if someone is healthy over 42 they ought to fight in the wars as well. No reason that kids ought to get themselves killed, everyone needs to take part.
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| -My, My.. There's a LOT of "draft" talk these days.. everywhere |
SoCalDem |
Apr-14-07 03:34 PM |
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I'm just curious if you ever served in the military or not. (n/t) |
Puregonzo1188 |
Apr-14-07 03:37 PM |
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I was an airforce brat (my father was in for 26 years_ |
SoCalDem |
Apr-14-07 03:40 PM |
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She may not have but I did. |
BOSSHOG |
Apr-14-07 04:13 PM |
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I did, and I have supported Universal National Service as long as I can remember. |
MH1 |
Apr-15-07 02:11 PM |
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We do not deseve to call ourselves a 'democracy' without bearing the burdens equitably. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 03:42 PM |
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You make me feel like dancing |
BOSSHOG |
Apr-14-07 04:16 PM |
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Backatcha, shipmate. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 04:22 PM |
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This Thread Makes Karl Rove Feel Like Dancing |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-14-07 05:22 PM |
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With no outs for the presidents children... |
coco77 |
Apr-14-07 04:18 PM |
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No 'outs' at all. That said ... |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 04:26 PM |
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What if you are like me, a pacifist? |
Pyrzqxgl |
Apr-14-07 06:09 PM |
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There are jobs in the military that do not involve guns |
SoCalDem |
Apr-14-07 06:29 PM |
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I respected the CO medics a LOT. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 06:30 PM |
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Wow |
BOSSHOG |
Apr-14-07 07:36 PM |
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Think tank guys would last about 10 minutes |
SoCalDem |
Apr-14-07 07:51 PM |
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Hell, I peed my pants. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 08:04 PM |
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I really don't think there's anyone more against war than those of us who've been there and done it. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 08:01 PM |
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We need medics |
nadinbrzezinski |
Apr-15-07 02:01 PM |
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Okay |
BOSSHOG |
Apr-14-07 04:21 PM |
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(LOL!) |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 04:23 PM |
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Interesting... |
sutz12 |
Apr-14-07 03:47 PM |
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That is Rather the Point. Their "Current Operations" Should Not be Sustained |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-14-07 05:12 PM |
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I have a better idea |
RedCappedBandit |
Apr-14-07 04:11 PM |
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I LIKE that idea.. Send all the politicians to an island somewhere |
SoCalDem |
Apr-14-07 04:13 PM |
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I like your idea! Especially the part about people who support the war can go fight it. |
Blue State Native |
Apr-14-07 04:32 PM |
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How about we only draft people from families that can AFFORD their health care if injured?? |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 08:39 PM |
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Ick. Pull the .mil out of Iraq and we won't need a draft. |
meldroc |
Apr-14-07 04:23 PM |
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Super. Now UNTIL THAT HAPPENS ... let's share the burdens. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 04:35 PM |
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A Draft Would Allow Them To Stretch the Occupation Out for Years, Like Vietnam |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-14-07 05:18 PM |
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It'll go on until WE the PEOPLE make it stop. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 06:05 PM |
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Yep.. ending the draft was really about ending the PROTESTS |
SoCalDem |
Apr-14-07 06:08 PM |
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It was a one-two step. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-14-07 06:23 PM |
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A draft = a more politically powerful military and more wars. |
Phredicles |
Apr-14-07 04:25 PM |
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If there was a draft, the people wouldn't buy it, protests would be 60's style Bush's |
Imagevision |
Apr-14-07 04:33 PM |
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We Already Have Protests Like That. What Has Changed Since the 60's is the Media |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-14-07 05:18 PM |
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Karl Rove Would LOVE to Have the Democrats Commit Electoral Suicide by Enacting the Draft! |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-14-07 05:06 PM |
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I think you're right. The draft prevented both the Korean and Vietnam wars... |
originalpckelly |
Apr-14-07 05:12 PM |
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Snicker n/t |
NNN0LHI |
Apr-14-07 07:17 PM |
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I would not support the draft unless the federal government was dissolved. |
Selatius |
Apr-14-07 05:16 PM |
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Don't you want the Iraq war to end? |
originalpckelly |
Apr-14-07 05:17 PM |
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That's a false dichotomy. |
Selatius |
Apr-14-07 05:18 PM |
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Why do you hate America? |
originalpckelly |
Apr-14-07 05:19 PM |
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If They Can't Get Anyone to Fight There, It Will End |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-14-07 05:20 PM |
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Well said! n/t |
diamidue |
Apr-14-07 08:00 PM |
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What Do You Think the Mad Cowboys Would Do With Such a Huge Army? |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-14-07 05:25 PM |
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There ain't gonna be no draft. |
HughBeaumont |
Apr-14-07 06:26 PM |
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A question: |
LWolf |
Apr-14-07 07:00 PM |
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The "draft" would naturally involve many jobs..not all military |
SoCalDem |
Apr-14-07 07:02 PM |
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Of course. |
LWolf |
Apr-15-07 09:53 AM |
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The attitude of "others, freely giving" is what's got us where we are today |
SoCalDem |
Apr-15-07 01:57 PM |
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But what of those with other priorities? |
Prisoner_Number_Six |
Apr-14-07 07:12 PM |
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Yes I would |
nadinbrzezinski |
Apr-15-07 02:00 PM |
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