Reply #70: That's exactly what Rangel is hoping for

[LynneSin]

Worst case scenario is his bill is passed and that means everyone who is draftable regardless of sex or socioeconomic levels will have to serve. No more cush jobs like Bush landed to get out of serving in a war. Remember who Rangel represents - Harlem in NYC. This district is filled with the types of people that Bush & the GOP would prefer fighting their war - poor african-american/hispanic folks.

Because of that writing, you know damn well that this draft will not pass. But it'll bring the discussion to the floor and Rangel will make it a point to let the world know just who is fighting this war. His bill should bring enough anti-draft sentiment that it'll kill all future bills after it.

And Rangel is a safe person to submit this bill. He is so well beloved in his district that his seat is extremely safe. This is more of a protest bill to point out the fact that poor folks are fighting the war for the rich.

I adore Rangel!