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To: unclewest who wrote (243290)3/23/2008 11:22:28 PM
From: The Dodgy Ticker  Read Replies (4) of 794033
 
In 73 Nixon eliminated the draft. That eliminated (or nearly eliminated) the community equalizing power of our armed forces.

I consider Nixon's decision the monstrous Republican error of my lifetime.

I agree with you, but the problem with the draft was that it was unfair: not everyone had to go.

I would like to see a 2 year draft for every person, male and female, at age 18. Many, but not all of them, would serve in our armed forces. The rest could serve in other departments of our federal government. It would reap marvelous benefits for our youngsters and our Nation. All IMO.
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