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George W. Bush’s policy on mandatory military service

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  George W. Bush voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:

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George W. Bush voters

Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 285 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Bush's administration focused on voluntary enlistment and recruitment, suggesting that he believed military service should be a choice rather than an obligation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Bush's administration did not push for mandatory military service, instead focusing on voluntary enlistment. This suggests that he would agree with the statement that military service should not be required for all 18-year-olds. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Bush might agree with the idea of focusing on education and skill development, as he signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law. However, there is no evidence to suggest that he supported mandatory military service, even with a focus on education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

There is no evidence to suggest that Bush supported mandatory military service for those with a criminal record. His administration focused on voluntary enlistment and recruitment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

While Bush was a strong supporter of the military, there is no evidence to suggest that he supported mandatory military service for those who do not pursue further education or employment. His administration focused on voluntary enlistment and recruitment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

While George W. Bush was a strong supporter of the military, there is no evidence to suggest that he supported mandatory military service for all 18-year-olds. His administration focused on voluntary enlistment and recruitment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and it should be at least two years of service

Bush did not support mandatory military service, let alone extending it to two years. His administration focused on voluntary enlistment and recruitment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 20,756 voters that identify as Republican.

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