I don't think anyone here would dodge a draft, and would quickly pick up a gun to defend themselves and their country from an invasion if it happened on US soil.
Now, to fight a war overseas, it would depend on the type of war/action they were being drafted for.
Need to be more specific on the type of draft it would be. Pretty broad question.
Now, to fight a war overseas, it would depend on the type of war/action they were being drafted for.
Need to be more specific on the type of draft it would be. Pretty broad question.
Correct. I proudly would not have served in the Vietnam War, had I been drafted. My father, who was a WW II vet, would have arranged for my Flight to Montreal or Toronto, had it come up. I was just a kid, but he felt very strongly about that being an insane War, that he didn't want me to be in, had I been of age.
But any Invasion on US soil, I would've proudly served my country when I was of age, as he did when we were attacked.
Drafts should be unconstitutional IMO, and I would never support a draft. I'd protest hard against a draft. With that said, I'm sure there are a few posters here that would fully support a draft while getting deferments for themselves and their families.
No, I believe in Voluntaryism. I don't believe in forcing people to serve and like it just the way we have it. If the war is just people will volunteer, even if it's not totally just people will still volunteer if you pay them a good wage.
Each individual person gets to make it.
Most Americans are now fighting every day in America to survive whether it be for Healthcare/Food/Wages/Tax's but as far as fighting for another country I think that time is past based on what I've read from Veterans. I believe everyone in America would need no draft to fight on American Soil. I will say if I was drafted @ 57 the country they sent me to would be in bigger trouble! I'm sure we all have seen posts here or there about how Veterans wonder after serving what the or their purpose was! Follow the Money........
Enfuego not saying would you but I ask why do you think we should go to war? Let it come to us then we will know who won't.
Enfuego not saying would you but I ask why do you think we should go to war? Let it come to us then we will know who won't.
The attackers were Islamic terrorists from Saudi Arabia and several other Arab nations. Reportedly financed by Saudi fugitive Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaeda terrorist organization, they were allegedly acting in retaliation for America’s support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War and its continued military presence in the Middle East
^^^^^Fighting for or in another Country looks like the reason an attack was made on 9/11.^^^^^
If not involved in other people problems would there have been a 9/11? Probably not but if another happens, What happened sending Troops into another Country after 9/11? What has trying to save or change the World ever done for USA? Draft a Bill....... Call it 9/11 to point the missle and pull the trigger use the monies from going to war to fight the War here and save the USA.
Enfuego what did going to war after 9/11 do , I believe more will be killed with another war than if another Attack is to happen in America. What Country is coming here or ever did for that matter and tried to change the USA? Follow the Money is what my Representative said! He does most try to survive. These conversations should be in Washington!
^^^^^Fighting for or in another Country looks like the reason an attack was made on 9/11.^^^^^
If not involved in other people problems would there have been a 9/11? Probably not but if another happens, What happened sending Troops into another Country after 9/11? What has trying to save or change the World ever done for USA? Draft a Bill....... Call it 9/11 to point the missle and pull the trigger use the monies from going to war to fight the War here and save the USA.
Enfuego what did going to war after 9/11 do , I believe more will be killed with another war than if another Attack is to happen in America. What Country is coming here or ever did for that matter and tried to change the USA? Follow the Money is what my Representative said! He does most try to survive. These conversations should be in Washington!
we hunted down and killed leaders that want to destroy our nation and our interests
9/11 proved the status quo was not acceptable, what on earth did they need to do to get your attention?
they're not very successful at exporting their terrorism anymore, are they?
did you ever pay attention to the "path to 9/11"? if you did, you'd know that came to an abrupt end
do you actually believe they'd simply leave us alone for some reason? do you also still think Benghazi was a reaction to a YouTube video?
do girls who wear miniskirts deserve to be rapped?
I don't know my friend, to me we didn't really have any other options, we couldn't just sit here and let them pick us off
About the draft. I volunteered for the draft in early 1966. I wanted to take off a semester and earn some money etc but if you dropped out for any reason you went to the top of the list. I had heard about an early out program and myself and two friends enrolled on the basis that we go in April. That meant if we got a 90 day early out we could enroll in time for the 2nd semester. Of course all we had to do is stay alive. We all made it and all graduated from college.
As far as Guessor is concerned, those who left the country in protest of that conflict were basically chicken shits. The justification for our involvement was shakey but it was a commitment on the part of our country. As a citizen I felt like I owed my country my service and that made me feel like I earned my way so to speak. I never considered leaving the country to avoid the draft. I pledged allegiance many times as a youngster and if nothing else I proved my allegiance as opposed to leaving the country I believed in. The G.I. bill got me thru college and graduate school. My country paid me back so to speak and I have never regretted that decision.
I wish there was some way every male had to go thru basic training if nothing else. In basic training I met people from all over the country and all walks of life. It was an exposure I have treasured ever since. You learn to make adjustments and that we are all much more alike than we are different. Most did not volunteer for the draft but they made the adjustments and accepted the responsibities. Many were reluctant at first but eventually came around to accept their fate. I love an all volunteer Army much better don't get me wrong. But those who were subjected to the draft and experienced it first hand know what being a citizen is all about.
As far as Guessor is concerned, those who left the country in protest of that conflict were basically chicken shits. The justification for our involvement was shakey but it was a commitment on the part of our country. As a citizen I felt like I owed my country my service and that made me feel like I earned my way so to speak. I never considered leaving the country to avoid the draft. I pledged allegiance many times as a youngster and if nothing else I proved my allegiance as opposed to leaving the country I believed in. The G.I. bill got me thru college and graduate school. My country paid me back so to speak and I have never regretted that decision.
I wish there was some way every male had to go thru basic training if nothing else. In basic training I met people from all over the country and all walks of life. It was an exposure I have treasured ever since. You learn to make adjustments and that we are all much more alike than we are different. Most did not volunteer for the draft but they made the adjustments and accepted the responsibities. Many were reluctant at first but eventually came around to accept their fate. I love an all volunteer Army much better don't get me wrong. But those who were subjected to the draft and experienced it first hand know what being a citizen is all about.
Thinking outside the box willie 99 nobody knows why........
we hunted down and killed leaders that want to destroy our nation and our interests
Point/Pull could've saved more American Lives
9/11 proved the status quo was not accepted, what on earth did they need to do to get your attention?
Reason they came into NYC... "they were allegedly acting in retaliation for America’s support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War and its continued military presence in the Middle East" If we never went into Middle East?
they're not very successful at exporting their terrorism anymore, are they?
not since 9/11 but what did we solve by going to another Country after 9/11? I have no idea what would be today if we just pointed/pulled
did you ever pay attention to the "path to 9/11"? if you did, you'd know that came to an abrupt end
No, I never heard or read of a path? Unless you're talking of our involvement in the Middle East? No idea why we went to Middle East
I'm trying to seperate/connect how/why the USA continues fighting to change other Countries when it has a war of its own going on amongst the people in the USA? Looking to me like they are ignoring those who they expect to fight for what? Everyone needs $15 an hour to survive but its no happening yet 1/3 of USA population is on Food Stamps
hno: Who pays for those Stamps
we hunted down and killed leaders that want to destroy our nation and our interests
Point/Pull could've saved more American Lives
9/11 proved the status quo was not accepted, what on earth did they need to do to get your attention?
Reason they came into NYC... "they were allegedly acting in retaliation for America’s support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War and its continued military presence in the Middle East" If we never went into Middle East?
they're not very successful at exporting their terrorism anymore, are they?
not since 9/11 but what did we solve by going to another Country after 9/11? I have no idea what would be today if we just pointed/pulled
did you ever pay attention to the "path to 9/11"? if you did, you'd know that came to an abrupt end
No, I never heard or read of a path? Unless you're talking of our involvement in the Middle East? No idea why we went to Middle East
I'm trying to seperate/connect how/why the USA continues fighting to change other Countries when it has a war of its own going on amongst the people in the USA? Looking to me like they are ignoring those who they expect to fight for what? Everyone needs $15 an hour to survive but its no happening yet 1/3 of USA population is on Food Stamps
hno: Who pays for those Stamps
