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In reply to the discussion: We need a draft in order to protect the current troops. We have more National Guard units [View all]TheKentuckian
(25,725 posts)35. Stop over burdening them then, jack! You act like these actions are for our benefit or something
If we lose the whole generation then I reckon we'll have to cut back on random, nonsensical, stupid, counterproductive adventures of choice and acquisition for private profits.
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We need a draft in order to protect the current troops. We have more National Guard units [View all]
CK_John
Mar 2015
OP
Sending current troops on 4 and 5 combat tours is breaking down the volunteer army.
CK_John
Mar 2015
#6
So rather than sending no one, how the hell does sending others do anything but continue the crap?
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#15
youre correct it should be the same people going over and over again - doing tour after tour
Romeo.lima333
Mar 2015
#7
It's alright, sounds like you've had a long break now it is time to relieve the troops!
TheKentuckian
Mar 2015
#46
It would be nice but the world has never been that way and it's time to be practical.
CK_John
Mar 2015
#10
Exactly. The answer is not throw more young men and women in but to throw less.
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#17
We need able body troops to rescue our current overburdened armed forces before
CK_John
Mar 2015
#13
Stop over burdening them then, jack! You act like these actions are for our benefit or something
TheKentuckian
Mar 2015
#35
Fuck no. And if the next thing is "make it the same for everyone", how about instead stopping
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#14
You don't believe congress will use people appropriately yet believe they will pass a
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#24
It will be as fair as it needs to be; they did pretty good in the 60's everybody knew their number
CK_John
Mar 2015
#25
Are you serious? People did not get out of the draft, especially those of political or money connec
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#27
As evidenced by all the money that has come for vets in need? You mean like that?
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#62
No. And for those who say this will galvanize folks into demonstrating and voting - guess what?
djean111
Mar 2015
#18
The sure fire solution to problems w/the military is simultaneous wars w/ Russia & Iran
leveymg
Mar 2015
#28
I said not to send them and want the funding cut. I don't want any reinforcements.
TheKentuckian
Mar 2015
#38
Alabama Supreme Court is the one committing insurrection. How far will they carry this situation
CK_John
Mar 2015
#31
As long as we have a voluntary military service, these stupid wars will continue.
Paladin
Mar 2015
#40
As the grandma of a 15 year old boy I cringe when the draft is mentioned. But that is the point. One
jwirr
Mar 2015
#60
Especially when it comes to who is fighting them. How many of our elected leaders actually have
jwirr
Mar 2015
#68
For some reason we are supposed to believe that congress will pass an equitable and fair
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#70
Well I was born during WWII and so far that has not worked out very well. I would be very glad to
jwirr
Mar 2015
#71
The draft ended in 1/27/73. Direct US military involvement ended 8/15/73. The war ended 4/75.
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#72
You do know that having the draft kept Viet Nam going longer, right? Protests decreased when they
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#79
How about instead of figuring out an equitable draft, they figure out how to properly use those who
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#63
As does a draft. Always will. So how about we work instead on figuring out how to not misuse
uppityperson
Mar 2015
#69
Post 5 is irrelevant. You go. My two daughters and 4 grandchildren will stay here. (nt)
stone space
Mar 2015
#54
Do you really think the people's will matters any more? I do not. Four years between presidents
djean111
Mar 2015
#76
This dumb draftee is against it but the late Colonel Hackworth had an interesting perspective
Brother Buzz
Mar 2015
#50