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That's the real set of problems. The economics of such a thing are absolutely ludicrous. We'd have to increase the regular military size as well to have experienced command and support troops to look after all the kids.
I've seen enlistment turn some problem kids around, but it usually doesn't just fix people systematically.
"The economics of such a thing are absolutely ludicrous."
What is it costing us now?
Student loans NOT being paid back. How much does that cost us a year?
Kids unable to get a job. welfare, food stamps, housing etc.
It seems we ALWAYS have money for THESE programs but, CANNOT find the money to STOP the problems BEFORE they happen.
Well it will be probably the only way they will learn any discipline. Obviously their parents didn't instill any in them. I mean look at these clowns on TV
Well it will be probably the only way they will learn any discipline. Obviously their parents didn't instill any in them. I mean look at these clowns on TV
Why didn't you volunteer after you couldn't find a job with your useless English degree?
I served and proud of it. A draft would help produce some young people that don't have a sense of entitlement. Maybe help cure the snowflake mentallity and instill some wholesome and traditional American values before the production of more entitled,snivilling,and complete ignorance toward our constitution and amendment rights.
I have a 19 year old son. I would send him to Germany to live with relatives if they tried to draft him, unless our country was directly attacked by a country that truly wanted to destroy us and capture our land. I would not let him serve this system we have going now. Not a chance.
I can see this only if we're planning a major war or someone is planning one against us. However, something like the CCC would be better. You still get the benefits of living in barracks, discipline and fitness. But you do something that is useful and learn more than you will in most colleges.
"I can see this only if we're planning a major war..."
There are more (by along shot) NON combat jobs in the military then combat jobs.
(This chart does NOT include officers)
"Table 1. Active duty enlisted personnel by broad occupational group and branch of military, and Coast Guard, May 2015 Enlisted Army Air Force Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy Total enlisted personnel in each occupational group Occupational group Administrative 6,140 14,046 1,507 12,018 18,635 52,346 Combat Specialty 109,625 677 649 39,350 8,388 158,689 Construction 15,313 5,195 — 6,252 3,987 30,747 Electronic and Electrical Equipment Repair 31,051 29,310 4,341 16,822 48,236 129,760 Engineering, Science, and Technical 43,567 49,162 1,256 26,917 39,611 160,513 Healthcare 29,986 15,441 707 — 25,345 71,479 Human Resource Development 16,558 7,720 1 2,214 3,941 30,434 Machine Operator and Production 4,107 6,063 1,688 2,539 8,542 22,939 Media and Public Affairs 6,646 7,095 136 2,439 3,859 20,175 Protective Service 21,802 32,573 2,720 6,096 12,011 75,202 Support Service 9,901 4,981 1,145 2,263 8,129 26,419 Transportation and Material Handling 48,096 27,840 9,879 23,213 37,709 146,737 Vehicle and Machinery Mechanic 45,344 41,555 5,532 21,511 47,353 161,295 Non-occupation or unspecified coded personnel 2,984 5,038 1,439 1,161 2,555 13,177 Total enlisted personnel for each military branch and Coast Guard 391,120 246,696 31,000 162,795 268,301 1,099,912 SOURCE: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Manpower Data Center
If any of you want to force other people to do anything, why don't you do it yourself? Go to these kids' homes who you think need to be toughened up and PERSONALLY force them to sign up.
Would you feel justified in doing that, or does it not count if you have the government do it for you?
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