How would mandatory military service affect America?

GDP · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:37 am

I am curious to hear your opinions as to how America would change if everyone were required to serve in the military for say two years? Israel does this. This would not be a return of the draft, but a 100% participation program. Alternative service would be available to those who could prove they are pacifists.
_________________
"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world" -C.S. Lewis

dnice · Joined: 20 Mar 2008 Posts: 80 Location: pittsburgh

I don't like it. I would rather serve next to someone who wants to be there. although it seemed like some were there and did not want to be, if that makes sense. We talked about this when I was in the Army some guys thought everybody should serve 2 years like Israel because they beleived it would bolster patriotism, I beleive the people who served who enjoy the benefits of living in America, freedom, safety, life, librety, pursuit of happiness. but actually despise America would somehow find a way to sabotauge the moral of the miltary and and some would look for a quick buck by selling info to whomever would buy. I say let the warrior class protect her citizens
_________________
Hey Bin Laden....Punish this!!!!