Re: Advice sought from Men of the World

On 8/9/2010 5:07 PM, Alex W. wrote:
On Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:35:50 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos wrote:


This is why I support a new selective service. Everyone, when they turn
18, does two years of service.
You know this is currently on the table, right?

So, let's ignore the imposed-slavery angle of it -- since I doubt
either of us will change the other's mind, there -- didn't you JUST
tell me that not everyone is fit for service?! And now you want to
make it a LEGAL REQUIREMENT?!?! How is that NOT oppressive and
discriminatory against the very people you perport to want to help?!?!
Take a look at Europe. It works there. Most countries with
mandatory military service now permit the kids to opt out and do
their time in "civil service" instead. This usually involves
unskilled labour in the care industry like emptying bed pans in
hospital, giving sponge baths to the old or doing Meals On Wheels
deliveries.
Other countries have mandatory military service? I thought only the US had that.

That aside, taking a look at Europe, have you considered that slavery issue that Ted addressed?

Of course, in Europe, folks are subservient to the state/collective.


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