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Originally posted by Joe Citizen
Isn't freedom about having choice?
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Should not one have to contribute to the fruits of freedom...or should one just be allowed to ride upon the backs of the sacrifices made by others...like you do?
In the 1st Gulf War...if I recall correctly...not a single member of Congress had a son or daughter serving in the military. Currently less than 1% of the population ever serve in the military. Thus the leaders of Government...and the population at large...are a little to willing to sacrifice those that do serve...as they do not really have anyone...and in many cases they do not know anyone...that has a loved one to lose on a field of battle.
The draft needs to be reinstituted for this reason alone. The draft effects all walks of life and makes those in Government and the general population a little more reluctant to send those that are serving into harms way.