Reply #1: There will be no draft. [View All]

[Ian_rd]

The person who brings back the draft destroys their political future and possibly that of their party for a long time - especially considering high unpopularity of the war, not the least of which is the fact that most Americans think we shouldn't have started it in the first place. Our government is far more willing to keep increasing signing bonuses to insane amounts and throwing wounded and mentally-damaged soldiers back into the frying pan to save face. They will do absolutely anything to avoid a draft - including losing the war and allowing terrorists to run Iraq and Afghanistan.

Consider the reasons for a draft:

1. It would make it easier to win the war.
2. It would lessen the burden on soldiers that have been fighting it for several years.

But these reasons hold no water with the administration. They are funded and advised by forces such as the major oil corporations and military industrial complex - these people have a vested interest in the conflict not only continuing, but getting worse - it means more money for military hardware and higher oil prices. Therefore: The Bush administration has NO REASON to institute a draft, because enriching their friends will always take priority over everything else, including victory.