Bear with me as I work my way through various topics such as this one.
I support the idea of a military draft, when we need to. But I also support the idea of 2 years of National Service. While this may seem an expensive proposition, I believe that the broader impact would be so positively reaching that our nation would only benefit from it.
Of course there are those “Draft-Dodgers” or “Deferment-Sissies” who will protest any war at any length, because lets face it, who wants to have they’re “ass” on the line, being shot at. I do believe that their are real war protesters, and they shouldn’t be faced with the decision to wage war, however there are non-military options for those people.
Even people who go to college, and have babies can contribute to a Nationalized effort. Maybe we would learn to respect our fellow citizens in ways that seem all but forgotten. How many politicians understand the term, hurry up and wait! But I bet plenty of rocks have been painted, and sand has been swept in the desert to prepare for some politicians visit.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radly porch was enough.” – To Kill A Mockingbird. Harper Lee
JOIN THE MILITARY AND WALK AROUND IN OUR SHOES.