We are sorely overstretched militarily, so a 3rd war would tempt some to reintroduce the draft. Using enough scare tactics and false patriotism, the powerful few would attempt to bully us into a draft. Deferments would be offered to the fortunate sons, naturally. Our present volunteer army should be complaining at least as much as conscripts might. Why would a volunteer be in any less of a hurry to get the job done and get back home?? No logic there. And, I don't see where a conscript has more influence or more value than a volunteer. Madison was a smart guy, no arguments there. However, I am not in a trusting mood in regards to the president, congress, the Pentagon, or the TV news. I don't believe in the war in Iraq or the imminent war with Iran, no sir.
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1975 Sahara 2002 ('Dieter')