Military Draft System To Be Tested

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Get ready...

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/22/...in2291979.shtml

[pedroh 21]

oh dude im gonna be like 30 years in 2009 lol.. so im out.. and if i get called, there has to be a really good bonus for my services.. mercenaries ftw

[DeadPoolX 9]

Well, according to both Bush and Pelosi, it seems that reinstating the draft probably won't happen. I certainly hope it doesn't, anyway. I'd hate to see such a thing come about...

[Ban Hammer 14,426]

ah how nice. i'm not worried

[pedroh 21]

Well, according to both Bush and Pelosi, it seems that reinstating the draft probably won't happen. I certainly hope it doesn't, anyway. I'd hate to see such a thing come about...

yea, not that a bunch of fat alchies or crackheads are gonna help a lot if they get drafted.. LAWL

[mawilson 2,133]

Mm.....nice....now we can finally invade Iran, Syria, North Korea and the rest of those pesky countries

that dare raise their hands against the rulers of the planet!

[DeadPoolX 9]

Well, according to both Bush and Pelosi, it seems that reinstating the draft probably won't happen. I certainly hope it doesn't, anyway. I'd hate to see such a thing come about...

yea, not that a bunch of fat alchies or crackheads are gonna help a lot if they get drafted.. LAWL

Well, that's also the problem. If a bunch of people were to be drafted, it'd reduce the effectiveness of our military. Right now, we have soldiers who want to be in the military; a draft would force those who have no interest in being there to be there, and they probably wouldn't perform quite as well. I'm not saying that draftees can't do as well as enlistees, but human nature suggests that people won't do as much or as well in something if it's not something they really want to do in the first place.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Well, that's also the problem. If a bunch of people were to be drafted, it'd reduce the effectiveness of our military. Right now, we have soldiers who want to be in the military; a draft would force those who have no interest in being there to be there, and they probably wouldn't perform quite as well. I'm not saying that draftees can't do as well as enlistees, but human nature suggests that people won't do as much or as well in something if it's not something they really want to do in the first place.

Actually, the above is part of the reason why my husband - who was career army (and originally drafted) and now retired - supports the draft. He feels that the US army right now is filled with 'Go get 'em gung ho' people who are willing to fight anywhere and any time even when it isn't the best choice. Having a drafted military make make those in the voting public and the government - especially if their children are drafted and not able to avoid fighting because of safe other assignments but made it to the danger zones - a little more circumspect in their decisions about when and when not to wage war. War should be the last resort - not the first. Soldiers are not expendable toys to be thrown away by men and women who have not themselves faced the same dilemna.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Testing the system would seem to suggest to me, that someone is at least considering the possibility of reinstituting the draft sometime in the not too distant future. Unless of course, these tests are regularly scheduled...

[Ban Hammer 14,426]

Testing the system would seem to suggest to me, that someone is at least considering the possibility of reinstituting the draft sometime in the not too distant future. Unless of course, these tests are regularly scheduled...

does that suggest that if we have nuclear explosion drills, like we did in the 60's, that we are planning to nuke someone?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Testing the system would seem to suggest to me, that someone is at least considering the possibility of reinstituting the draft sometime in the not too distant future. Unless of course, these tests are regularly scheduled...

does that suggest that if we have nuclear explosion drills, like we did in the 60's, that we are planning to nuke someone?

That's hardly the same is it?

I guess you're in the more informed position of knowing whether or not these tests are regularly scheduled

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Testing the system would seem to suggest to me, that someone is at least considering the possibility of reinstituting the draft sometime in the not too distant future. Unless of course, these tests are regularly scheduled...

If I were you I'd volunteer to beat the draft.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Testing the system would seem to suggest to me, that someone is at least considering the possibility of reinstituting the draft sometime in the not too distant future. Unless of course, these tests are regularly scheduled...

If I were you I'd volunteer to beat the draft.

I'm "aged-out" of Selective Service.

[Ban Hammer 14,426]

Testing the system would seem to suggest to me, that someone is at least considering the possibility of reinstituting the draft sometime in the not too distant future. Unless of course, these tests are regularly scheduled...

does that suggest that if we have nuclear explosion drills, like we did in the 60's, that we are planning to nuke someone?

That's hardly the same is it?

I guess you're in the more informed position of knowing whether or not these tests are regularly scheduled

it shows that "the sky is falling" mentality that some have isn't necessarily good. being prepared was never a bad idea.

Testing the system would seem to suggest to me, that someone is at least considering the possibility of reinstituting the draft sometime in the not too distant future. Unless of course, these tests are regularly scheduled...

If I were you I'd volunteer to beat the draft.

I'm "aged-out" of Selective Service.

if you are under 38 you can still join.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

it shows that "the sky is falling" mentality that some have isn't necessarily good. being prepared was never a bad idea.

Sure, but it gives rise the impression that reinstituting the draft is being considered on some level

As I said, I don't know if this is a regularly scheduled thing. Perhaps it is.