Friday, July 27, 2007

DRAFT

Talks about the reinstatement of a draft is rampant and I don't like it. So are the recruitment ads and recruiting officers. They are everywhere.
I suggest, if the government is in desperate need for soldiers, they have to broaden their search. They can recruit the non-citizens and non-permanent residents into the service, as well. There are lots of them in the country and, if the government offers citizenship or permanent residency at least, some of them they may be willing to serve the United States.
The draft is unfair. Are we not in a democratic country? Can't we decide on things that really matter to us? If the draft happens, maybe we're not and we can't. Maybe we are not free after all, just like the people in 1984.
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2 comments:

Emily said...

I agree that non-citizens should totally be included in the draft, along with women. If you live in this country... you should have to fight for your country! (Well, if you agree with the war being fought or don't want to go to jail or Canada.) I don't agree with the draft either, but they should at least include everyone over 18 not just male citizens.

July 28, 2007 at 11:04 AM
Aleli Ann said...

I see we're on the same page here. It's just unfair to bug just the citizens/permanent residents to join the military force (to serve the country). The non-citizens are benefited by America as well, correct? Why deny them the right to return the favor? Also, if America falls, they'll fall with us (knock on wood).

July 29, 2007 at 7:12 PM

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