Mandatory Military Draft

The United States should not bring back mandatory military service, also known as “the draft”. I personally am not supportive of the draft due to many issues including health and mental concerns brought about by the war. These concerns include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, and Substance Abuse, just to name a few. I also feel that the education of the soldiers would be limited because after age 18, most people go to college. Age 18 is also the age males must enlist for the draft. If I were forced into the Army due to a draft, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. For instance, if a soldier was severely injured, the injury would affect the way that person would of live the rest of their life. The injury could even potentially cut the person’s life short. The mental health, physical health, education, and life in general should be taken into consideration before the United States sends young men and women out to war. These diseases are very harmful and we should think about others not just ourselves.

To serve the community of the United States is resurgence from every American from coast to coast. This is the first time I am aware of the link and website. The 9/11 incident reenergized the public for civic participation and a service for their country. The national service is needed to be structured in such a manner as to encourage a lifelong spirit of volunteerism effort in America. The values of public service kept in such a way, that the same way those requirements for public service are an integral part of America. This is the perfect opportunity to every American involve in a national service within their community. The National service programs that the United States offer inspiration to the community and public interaction within our country. It will also give examples of the most dramatic way how government invest with society and provide for growth with the community. The government provided opportunities for those who are impacted in disaster incident, horrific events or just down own their luck to help our economy and society. Although, this will show the impact and the growth of the national service program, political culture and program growth. The national service programs can bring a big part of a great strategy to freshen the communities, increase citizen involvement, and improved economic growth. The Franklin Project at the Aspen Institute states, for example, that for every dollar invested in AmeriCorps

The military draft has been used several times throughout the United States history. It has been used for different conflicts such as the World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. By 1973, the country switched to an all-volunteer military service, abandoning the concept of the military draft (Brisbane, par. 1). Congressman Charles Rangel planned to introduce a legislation calling for the draft reinstatement. If a military draft is reinstated, everyone, no matter what social class the person is, will have to do his or her part in the defense of our country.

When you enjoy the freedoms you have living in the United States, you can thank those men and women who serve in the armed forces. But in recent years, our armed forces have seen a decline in enlistments, which has reignited and old debate. Should we reinstate the Military Draft? This one question has sparked a debate nationwide, between friends, family, and even perfect strangers. Reinstating the draft is just one way to ensure people can continue to enjoy those freedoms the armed forces have fought for over the years.

“Should the United State of America adopt the idea that every American citizen should serve at least 2 years in the military?”, in my opinion, this is a terrible idea. America is “The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave”. Going into the military should be a personal choice.What would this benefit anyways? This is, in my opinion, a bad idea, this would change the course of America’s history as we know it.

In the article “Why leave our national safety up to chance?” the main argument is whether or not people should be drafting individuals for war. Should the citizens of the U.S be letting others decide their safety or should the government take it into their hands? The author of article 1 believes our country will be unprotected by if we leave it up to volunteers. Unlike author 1, author 2 believes that a voluntary group of people would benefit the U.S more than forcing them. The draft was an action forcing men to draft into the military, where they were used if need be in the war. Now the draft is no longer remaining and the U.S has an all-voluntary military.

When people hear “mandatory service” they instantly believe that they will have to serve in the military, but they are wrong. Just this year alone, 5.78 million jobs will go unfilled in America, and almost all of those are outside of the military. Though in the Movie “Starship troopers” the military is the most glorified (and so it should be in modern America), they do not fail to mention how there are many other government jobs that people could fill, and all the while they are making their nation a stronger place.

“In 2009, 63.4 million Americans volunteered by choice” (The Heart of Service). If the United States forces people to volunteer they will have a mindset that they have to be there so they’ll only do it half way. By forcing community service people might not want to come back and do it again because their first experiance wasn’t a good one.

Among a new generation of millennials is an increasing thought that the government is less reliable than our predecessors thought it to be. Such an increase in skepticism would imply that younger people are less likely to aid their country through civic service, right? Wrong! According to recent polls, newer generations have actually been more involved in their communities via civic participation because of their motivation to improve their country through their own actions. With this recent increase in civic engagement, innovative ways of encouraging more volunteers are being considered to increase participation even more. One of these methods is a national service requirement for society that would make it mandatory for citizens to engage

I’ll be honest: I’ve had a pretty good life. I’ve had loving parents, who immigrated to the United States so I could have a better future. I’ve had great teachers, who helped me carve an individualized path through school. I’ve had amazing friends, who pushed me to better myself. Yet, these comforts made me recognize the profound importance of service. While I’ve been lucky to receive these gifts from generous donors, it’s precisely by having these opportunities that I know what others don’t have.

     Many say that the draft is justified because every American has to cooperate in the shared sacrifice of a nation at war. They believe that, as citizens, all Americans have the responsibility to personally relate to the military goals of the U.S. and to take on a part of the burden, but military service and war have never been of equal interest to all. Where do the distinctions lie between equality in society and

America’s gift of volunteerism to my generation has made an impact on the country, and more specifically, my family. With all the things going on in the world today like wars, tough economies, terrorism, natural disasters, and what’s going on in Washington, I feel that everyone is pulling together closer, and wanting to see their communities shine.

Americans should be able to choose whether or not they would like to volunteer for a year. Everyone has to make money to provide for themselves and their familes; taking a year to volunteer and recieve no money for the work they are doing could damage their homes finacally. In the passage, "The Heart of Service,

The draft is a necessary way that the government should have access to, to build the army. Without it, the safety of the people in a time of war might be greatly compromised.

He/she must aim to serve his term for the betterment of the country and its citizens. Though foreign affairs, economic improvement, and domestic policies are essential in the President’s agenda, a concentration in the humanities is also just as important. A President experienced in extensive volunteer service will be conscious of the numerous issues plaguing our country, such as poverty and global warming, and will undoubtedly prioritize these problems to the same extent as the national budget or health care reform. Likewise, the occupier of the Oval Office must be able to inspire others to volunteer for the betterment of the nation and to do so, the President must also be an active volunteer himself/herself. For example, President Herbert Hoover is acclaimed for his humanitarian acts and yearning to be of service to others. His generosity to other countries in times of need has certainly promoted the importance of community