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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: unclewest who wrote (243290)3/23/2008 9:58:49 PM
From: skinowski  Read Replies (2) of 794033
 
In 73 Nixon eliminated the draft. That eliminated (or nearly eliminated) the community equalizing power of our armed forces.

Since the number of people who can join the military is limited, wouldn't the draft - by filling up the ranks - in fact decrease the opportunities for some youngsters who would WANT to serve to do so?

I know that you have given this serious thought, UW - that's why I'm asking.
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