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Lasher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-22-06 07:39 AM
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91. I don't think young people should be singled out
Edited on Wed Nov-22-06 07:42 AM by Lasher
I am utterly opposed to any kind of draft and this public service idea will never work, thank God. But if there were a draft for military service, everybody between age 18 and 60 or so who has not yet served in the military should be included on an equal basis. Many military tasks, even in combat, can be filled with individuals who can not run the 100 yard dash.

And FWIW, I've been old enough to shave for a very long time. Not all of us old geezers are in favor of victimizing your generation in this or any other manner. I was drafted in 1969 and know firsthand what it's like.

Peace. It's still a good idea. :hippie:

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