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Mon Aug-13-07 12:53 PM
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| 60. Then you misunderstand the lessons of history. |
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The draft allowed the continuation of the war in Vietnam, for several years and tens of thousands of deaths beyond the point that it could have been supported by a volunteer force alone. We began sending draftees to Vietman because we didn't have enough volunteers. It helped fuel the flames of the war, not put it out. That's why we decided to end the draft after the Vietnam disaster was finally over.
In the same way, a draft now would provide the neocons with all the bodies they need for their war games.
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