Conscription is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national military service. In the U.S. the Select Service System drafted men for World War 1, World War 2 and Vietnam. Military service is currently not required in the U.S. Proponents of required service argue that it isn’t fair that a small percentage of Americans serve in the military to protect the rest of the population. Opponents argue that the requirement is unnecessary because modern warfare is fought less and less with ground troops and more with unmanned technology including drones.
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@9G583Q5Independent2yrs2Y
Yes but allow for people to spend time on their education. The service is for the defense of themselves in case something happens.
@9FXDX9J2yrs2Y
Mixture of both because sometimes being in the military can turn around peoples actions that go against the law.
@9DD55XRRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, if you fail to pass a civics test.
@93DX9H53yrs3Y
No, but we should increase opportunities and provide incentives for public service
@924D58C3yrs3Y
Yes, but give the option for government or social service as well.
@8V26W6N4yrs4Y
no mental illnesses immediatly disqualify you i cant be in the military because im autistic but theres other mental illnesses that disqualify me because of the fact if we get angry we cannot identify our own men or bad people in the traditional sense to protect our own people we just cant let people who are mentally ill in the military
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@8TLC4L44yrs4Y
I would like 1 Year of public service to be mandated but that could be military service, americorps, or other such organizations
@8KQXVSX5yrs5Y
No, everyone should be required to provide 1 year of civil service meaning military, peace corp, or other org that will provide skill and discipline training.
@8H6MJDD5yrs5Y
A year of service, yes. But, any service to America, not only military.
@98TCFXP2yrs2Y
Yes, or civilian service like Americorps. Minimum 18 months.
@8S32NBJIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, and it should be two years of service if they are able bodied. If not able bodied than it should be two years of service to there ability in non combat duty.
@8GLWT295yrs5Y
Require one year of service with a variety of choices, including the military and social services. This corps of young people could be deployed to help solve a number of societal issues.
@8DXNZWZIndependent5yrs5Y
Every 18 year old citizen should be required to take basic military training with only a voluntary commitment to service.
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