Mandatory Military Conscription

Absolutely, positively, emphatically, unequivocally, without a doubt, NO! Not now, not ever! Well, maybe for one reason, in the event of an existential threat to our nation. Now that I have stated my opinion I will back this up with information from several studies providing evidence for continuing the worlds greatest all volunteer (entry) military force.

Mandatory military service can help promote national unity. First, it will allow Millennials to learn and train together, creating a shared experience and a conversation starter of serving in the military. Then there is the general understanding of what life actually is in the army and what will have to be done in order to protect the country and yourself. Millennials will be able to understand and adapt an appreciation for the sacrifices that many people in the military make for their country. More importantly, it’ll bring everyone together as a country, especially with a threat from other nations. When the nations do

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The United States has come a long way from the mandatory draft preceding 1973. The abolishment of the military draft efficiently resulted in a volunteer based enlistment. The U.S. has had no problem recruiting enlistees in past years (Thompson), yet confidence in our government and the unity of their democracy is at an all time low. The people do not feel like recognized members of the political unit, and this undermines the basic principles of maintaining a republic (Stengel). For a republic to work, it requires active participation of the citizens, in mind and body. Americans must take involvement in said government to remain free and have a voice in the matter (Kinley). If all participation is left solely to the bureaucracy, that constitutes

Absolutely not the case. People give the impression that the only logical choice for graduating seniors is for them to go off and pay for a college education, but it’s not the only choice. By offering students other career options such as military or trade school in the form of public speakers, trips to experience the other options or simply giving them the encouragement to pursue the career path they wish, individuals could figure their life out in one try, opposed to two, Each fall,

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The topic of mandatory national service has been around for years now, and there will always be arguments on whether it should be enforced or not. Some may say that it takes away our freedom, but is it not what gives us freedom in the first place? The United States’ military, national service, as well as community service is based on volunteers. That is what makes this country great, but there are less volunteers as years go by. Crime increases, streets are not safe anymore, Americans are oblivious to what is happening around the world. There are so many opportunities to give back to the country, yet, not many care. Today’s generation is based on social trends, and self-gratification. There is also the fact that many young people do not know what to do with their life after high school, some continue to college or focus on work, others do not work nor study. Therefore, all young men and women should be required to give two years to national service because it can help solve problems as well as build the community back together.

Military service should be mandatory for all American citizens. In lighter terms we could refer to it as the All American Selective Service Act, which will require all Americans to register for Selective Service as equal partners in the defense of America (Rangel). The average person, at one point or another, considers what they are going to do with their lives. The military has something to offer everyone. Deciding what to do with your life can be filled with uncertainty and procrastination. Selective service offers invaluable experiences, improves character, teach much needed skills and increase patriotism or appreciation for freedom. Due to recent increase in riots regarding black lives matter and our new president elect it demonstrates that the average American citizens needs to experience the entire aspect of how America operates. It would be helpful for citizens to see another side of life instead of what they have been subjected to possibly their entire life. Some may say that Selective service violates our freedom, destroys voluntarism and diverts youth from college education or career pursuit but destroying our America by violent demonstrations and turning on one another should not be the American way (NYLN). So maybe by having the enriched military experience it will bring the American people together for a common goal which is to make American great.

Being in the military and civilian organizations are both rewarding and prideful. It shows sacrifice, pride for your country, and helps students to mature before really taking on the world and what it has to offer. With all of those points in mind, students should be required to serve at least one year in the military before enrolling in a college. Opposers will counter-back by saying that the army is dangerous and puts people in harm’s way, but supporters would disagree and say that it teaches kids how to stand up for the country and to do what is right.

Mandatory service does more harm than good, and it goes against being free in the U.S.A.. No one should every be forced to do any service for any reason. Furthermore, the very statement of "mandatory service" goes against our constitutional rights as free citizens.

Do you like having your own thoughts, feelings, and choices? Everyone does but the forcing students of participating in the civilian service program for one year deprives high schoolers of that choice that they have. This is something that may affect others in the near future creating some form of resentment towards the American culture. Volunteering should be a choice that people are willing to do, not what they should do.  Forcing high school children to participate in a civilian service program after high school

The GI Bill also provides assistance with career advancement. Entrepreneurship training helps veterans start their own businesses, flight training allows veterans to become airline pilots, and funding for license and certification testing helps servicemen and women become certified mechanics, therapists, web developers, and attorneys (“Education Benefits”, 2017).

Mandatory military service is wrong. Have you ever known someone that was devastated because they lost a child, father, sibling, mother, grandmother, or a grandfather to war and bombings? If you don’t, you soon will if they force young people to serve two years of military service.

In todays society the war in the Middle East can be considered a controversial topic. The men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan put their lives on the line every day to help keep our country free. No one has forced them to serve in the United States Armed Forces they have made their own conscience decision to serve. However these men and women only make up a small percentage of the United States population. Should all men and women be required to serve in the U.S. armed forces when they graduate from high school or should the United States require mandatory military service?

Making military service mandatory sound like it would be a good idea. This can give discipline, makes stronger citizens, but the reality is doing this takes away freedom and goes against the very foundations of what America is supposed to be. Mandatory military service should not be required for American citizens.