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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@B2HTKRF4mos4MO
No, but I think every 18 year old should be required to provide at least one year in some sort of public service (military, firefighting, EMS, public safety, parks & rec, etc)
@9ZBLV9R 6mos6MO
No, but encourage national service including military, peace corps, Americorps, or other domestic service.
@9WCQWHT7mos7MO
No, but more opportunities for high school students should be offered to bring them into civil service or the federal government i.e. National Park Service, Peace Corps, etc.
@9TBBPNV 8mos8MO
Mandatory 2 years of service in the military, VISTA, AmeriCorps, or Peace Corps, etc., in exchange for tuition for college, university or training, with the option to serve before or after education and training.
@9RWF39R9mos9MO
Yes, as long as it is paid and not involuntary servitude. There should be several options for service beyond the military as well.
@9M9BGQX1yr1Y
All young adults should either do military or civic service for two years. Then get 2 year education for free
@9FPKYBV2yrs2Y
No, I think that you should be able to join if you want to
@8G7YFLJ5yrs5Y
Only males who do not have any underlying conditions
@8VYJQVM4yrs4Y
No, especially if they have a disability.
@8VFCZ544yrs4Y
Yes, citizenship should only be granted to adults who have served the nation in some capacity (military, AmeriCorps, etc)
@LJL1950Progressive5yrs5Y
Military service OR public service like school aides, conservation projects or other areas that help the country and community.
@99CFVT72yrs2Y
Yes, but alternatives such as the Peace Corp should count
@98H83NZ2yrs2Y
No, it should be a choice but every citizen should be enrolled in case of extreme cases of warfare.
@8FKW3T95yrs5Y
Yes. but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment and no one should be forced to fight.
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