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    Anybody who does not have fear is an idiot. It is just that you must make the fear work for you. When somebody shot at me, it made me madder than hell, and all I wanted to do was shoot back.

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    Should the U.S. use a Draft to Alleviate Military Recruiting Problems?

    Yes52 %52 %52 % 52.34 % (56)
    No17 %17 %17 % 17.76 % (19)
    Only in times of war26 %26 %26 % 26.17 % (28)
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    Other, please list in comments2 %2 %2 % 2.80 % (3)

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    Re: Should the U.S. use a Draft to Alleviate Military Recrui
    by Anonymous
    on Mar 03, 2002
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    I believe in full time, mandatory, military service for every US citizen, male and female, consisting of two years, immediately after High School. Conscientiuos objectors could be assigned to non-combat duty. I realize this is extreme, but today's conditions are extreme. If a person accepts the benefits of being a citizen of this country, He/She should be willing to work and fight for it. It would have the added benefit of bringing a more mature group to the colleges.
    Just an old man's opinion

    Re: Should the U.S. use a Draft to Alleviate Military Recrui
    by Anonymous
    on Mar 03, 2002
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    I agree. In addition to supporting the country it makes the draftee a better person. Without exception when I interview people for positions in my firm, I look to see if they have military experience. They generally are a lot more reliable.

    Bill


    Re: Should the U.S. use a Draft to Alleviate Military Recrui
    by Anonymous
    on Apr 11, 2002
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    Everyone is having the same shortfalls in "recruiting," both military and civilian -- because we have been killing our population growth and taxpayer base for the last 25 years thru abortion.
    Men between 22-30 should go through basic training and be in the Reserves for least 5 years during that time. Optional for women of same ages.

    Re: Should the U.S. use a Draft to Alleviate Military Recrui
    by Anonymous
    on Jun 04, 2002
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    All citizens of the United States should serve in some capacity in the government. Freedom is not free. A lot of Americans would appreciate what we have if they had to work for it. To sacrifice a few years is not that much, besides most people who serve in the military do not even see combat.


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