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To: Lane3 who wrote (97344)	1/28/2005 2:47:04 PM
From: aladin	Read Replies (2) of 793747

Karen, The notion of a draft has a fatal flaw, I think. If we are facing a compelling threat, then plenty of people would sign up to fight and we wouldn't need a draft. If we need a draft, then it means that the interests we are serving are not recognized as ours by of a sufficient number of us, which makes a draft immoral. Very interesting points. But a couple of other factors play - 1st (going back to Vietnam) the draft is considered flawed in that many privledged young men were able to avoid it, this will need to be dealt with. The second problem is that this is not WW1 or 2, even the wildest expectations for troop levels would only require a very small draft - again raising fairness concerns. Third - any attempt today would be met with lawsuits challenging the gender issue. I know several young men in uniform or at a service academy. the concept of duty still exists, but we are not operating like a country at war. Mike is right that the initial fervor after 9/11 peters out during these past few months of 'police action' and nation building. This also happened in WW2 - the draft wasn't necessary immediately - it only became that way as the war dragged on (Mike 3 year rule). Its tough in real life - if Bush plays up the War too hard - we stagnate economically and have other issues. A possible solution to a couple of problems is reviving our recruitment of foreign troops. Another MEU or a full Army division devoted to occupation duties could be created and recruited largely abroad - fast tracking the US immigration process for anyone serving is the reward - something like Visa on entry, Greencard after 1 tour - citizenship at 2. John disclaimer - my draft age son is in Engineering school. My HS son is still thinking about careers. Both wanted to join the Marines on Sept 12th, but the ardor has faded.

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