Universal Service for ages 18-25

[Ali Quadir]

Originally Posted by Waterman

This idea would make a good Scot laugh, this has nothing to do with taking the high ground.

Compulsory service is immoral, unconstitutional, and not morally lawful.

And on the other hand most countries when they draft you it is to teach you to handle guns and explosives. With bald men screaming obscenities at you. Which incidentally also happens to be a place where long term friendships are formed between different levels of society. Where people are taught to be "do'ers". That pulls so many out of a negative spiral. I'm against the draft. I was from a group that had the choice. They were interested in me I told them and have always told that if it were something without the inherent violence I'd do it.

I agree that this should not be compulsory. It should be something that people choose to do with all the positive things the army has to offer. If only half the population would do it for a few months then that would give so many benefits. Not only to getting the nation in prime condition. But also to be a rite of passage like service has always been. It can end up giving more than it takes.

If my country had offered me this possibility I would have taken it.

But I repeat, this should not be compulsory. If it is I agree with the sentiment here that it will eventually change into something far more sinister.