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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@9D4X4GM2yrs2Y
Only if the homeland is invaded.
@9D4M4LT2yrs2Y
Yes. I believe civil service (in some form) should be a requirement to vote.
@949TVZM 3yrs3Y
Mandatory national service for every US citizen age 18 to 21 of 24 months will serve to homogenize our society. I'll be pleased to flesh out my idea if interest is shown.
@9GC65X62yrs2Y
Yes, unless thy are unable to serve, physically un able, should make people come off mental health meds and work long hard hours.
@9D54WV62yrs2Y
Or other public service (police, fire, ems, military, etc.)
@95JQLVR3yrs3Y
Yes, but only as a local, non-combative service and with the usual qualified exemptions and compensations allowed.
@93Z36NN3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development and structure
Every citizen 18 and should be required 24 months of federal service. Not everyone is able to be a soldier. Everyone has the capacity to assist in some way.
@926MC8XIndependent3yrs3Y
I think the age needs to be brought up to 21
@8PP2KG2Republican4yrs4Y
I would like to, but the service is a choice.
@8Q7ZGFL4yrs4Y
No, but the draft in mandatory
@8Q6ZCQD4yrs4Y
Mandatory 2 years of military or community service. Community service has to be as rigorous as military service.
@8PCKSCVRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but working with the Red Cross, peace corps, and other foreign aid programs should also count
@8NLZCQY5yrs5Y
No, no, no, and no. Also, did I mention, no!
@8HRLB6F5yrs5Y
No, because patriotism will not be as much
@8H8DT3DLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, there should be a mandatory two year period of civil service that includes education and skills training.
Yes, but, only if you are not going to college or have a full time career right out of high School
@8CJYD295yrs5Y
Absolutely NOT, commitnent to serve should be a choice!
@9CVJNYBRepublican2yrs2Y
Some form of public service should be required at some point. Not necessarily military though.
@9CQVQKGRepublican2yrs2Y
Military or Civil service like in South Korea should be mandated.
@98N4DJ52yrs2Y
They should have to serve 18 months of military service sometime between the ages of 18 and 30.
@97WDXMJRepublican2yrs2Y
yes but it should only be required for sis gendered men
@8JHTM6H5yrs5Y
No, But it should be highly recommended
@8FJG5J75yrs5Y
Either 2 years of military service or 2 years of service in the Peace Corps or similar organization.
@9CW6LXG2yrs2Y
A year of public service; not necessarily just to the military.
Yes, but just 18 year old male citizens.
No, but two years of any kind of national service, ie. military, peace corps, etc. for college-aged individuals.
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