2006-09-05 14:52:31 · 34 answers · asked by caslwhitlock06 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I think that all depends on any further military conflict. If so, then yes I do think the draft will be brought back.
With that said, some are saying we already are having the draft by forcing ppl to stay beyond their time.
2006-09-05 14:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That would really surprise me. Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats would want to initiate a draft since that would be political suicide. The only thing that I think would bring about a draft is a world war, and I certainly don't think that is going to happen. Despite the fact that I think the terrorists would drop a bomb if they got their hands on it, the resulting military reaction of the rest of the world would be swift and brutal and final. Their response would be so fast and effective, a bill to reintroduce the draft wouldn't even have time to pass through congress. I don't think any country would be willing to start a major war. In this global economy, everybody knows that if you alienate a country by declaring war, you are slitting your own throat. So no, I don't think there is going to be another draft. Should our country fail to get enough volunteers, they will do what they have been doing- sweetening the pot with bonuses for signing up and promises of education.
2006-09-05 15:09:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you people even read the other questions on here? This was just asked like a week ago! Well anyways no. Read up about what has to be done before a draft can be put in place. You might also want to take a look at the size of each military branch, active, reserve, and inactive reserve. From those three types of service members and the branches if there aren't enough people wanting to fight, the US and every other country is in serious trouble.
2006-09-08 09:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by fin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there are people in place to be on local draft boards if the need arises. Personally I would like to see the draft come back. Why should those on the bottom end of the econmic ladder, the minories, do all fighting and dieing for those of us in the middle classes and up?
By the way. I was drafted in 1969 and served in Vietnam. I'm white, from a working class, lower middle class family.
2006-09-05 18:26:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I swear...how many times is this question going to be asked and answered. Don't any of you young people check into this on your own.
Refer to SB89..Universal Service act introduced Sen Hollings... a DEMOCRAT from SC.
Refer to HR 163 ...same tile introduced by Rep Rangel also a DEMOCRAT from Michigan. Both have been introducted since 2003. The House Resolution died again and again in committee and Senate Bill 89 is being held up in committee. Also, the primary reason for their failure is that they require ALL citizen between the ages of 18-26 to serve...to the obtuse that means women will be also be drafted.
Pull up these bills and read them for any additional information.
2006-09-05 18:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bound's hubby here:
This past February or March, a bill was introduced in Congress to re-introduce a draft; however, ths draft bill was unique in that it included women in the draft proposal. It has yet to pass, but I would suspect if enlistments and re-ups continue to slide, we will see a draft in place before the close of 2007!
2006-09-05 16:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Answering the millionth question about reinstating a US draft - We in the military do not want or need a draft! We have a highly trained volunteer force. Why would we ruin that with a ragass unmotivated draftee force? It would ruin the Army.
2006-09-05 14:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by Charles D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, the military and government for that matter are all about saving money as far as personnel go and a draft would cost much more than it is worth in this day and age. that is why we want volunteers. the theory of the people wanting to be there.
2006-09-05 15:00:30 · answer #8 · answered by hey you 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. milirary is closing bases and if they wanted a draft they would keep those bases open. The U.S. still has a million person military which consumes about 25% of the federal budget.
2006-09-05 18:28:24 · answer #9 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not until after the election, for the repuglicans to initiate a draft would be political suicide. They already have cut their wrist but they can survive that but the draft would put them down for a long time.
2006-09-05 14:56:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋