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On Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:54:09 +0000, Richard Casady wrote:


The draft gave the entire society a stake in the military, and in
avoiding military adventurism. Rich mens sons served in Viet Nam.

Casady

Personally, I keep thinking we are asking too much of too few. These
soldiers are going into a war zone four and five tours. That just isn't
right in my book. As a country, if we are going to war, we should do it
as a country meaning everyone should roll the dice.


I think those serving might disagree with you, although your general
justification has merit.
The volunteer military is a much more professional, dedicated and capable
organization than that of the draft period which I was a member of.

Eisboch