Do people honestly think that they will reinstate the draft?

Question

I thought 1000's of inexperience soldiers was a bad thing? Why is everyone freaking out about it?

Answer 1

I doubt that the bill will pass. Neither party is ready for the backlash such legislation would cause.

The logic behind the bill is flawed as well. The idea is that politicians will be more reluctant to use military force if the possiblity exists their child maybe drafted. How many times has a politician that was of age during the Vietnam war been criticized for using political favors to avoid service? Clinton, Bush, Rumsfeld etc., etc. In the end the law would have no teeth and would not accomplish what it was intended to do. Combine that with the fact that every interview I have seen with military command has indicated they do not want or need a draft and it seems unlikely the legislation will pass.

Answer 2

This was all a rumor started because of the democrat from NY Charles Rangel.

Washington, DC…..Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) has issued a statement regarding persistent rumors that the federal government is considering
bringing back the military draft.

"I support an all-volunteer military and don't anticipate any need to implement a draft,"
Shimkus said. "Unfortunately, the possible reinstatement of the military draft is being
used for political purposes as a scare tactic when there is no reason for such a move and
there is no sentiment for it by the majority in Congress or the Bush Administration."

Currently, there are two opposing bills in the House of Representatives regarding the
military draft. Representative Charlie Rangel (D-NY) introduced a bill that would require
all citizens between the ages of 18 to 26, both men and women, to perform a period of
either military service or civilian service in defense and homeland security. HR 163 is
currently awaiting action in the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Total Force.
Conversely, Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 487, which would repeal
the Military Selective Service Act, thereby ending military conscription. The bill is also
awaiting action in the Subcommittee on Total Force.

"Neither bill has any support," Shimkus said. "And the Pentagon has said there is no
need to consider the draft. We continue to have amazing numbers of brave men and
women volunteering to serve. As the World War II generation has been called the
Greatest Generation, I have begun calling today's young men and women volunteers the
Next Great Generation."

The military draft was in continuous operation from 1940 until early in 1973, when the
Nixon Administration ended the draft, returning to a reliance on volunteers.

Answer 3

TODAY, on Face The Nation, Charles Rangel opened the can of worms, again...

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Rangel, a veteran of the Korean War who has unsuccessfully sponsored legislation on conscription in the past, said he will propose a measure early next year.

In 2003, he proposed a measure covering people age 18 to 26. This year, he offered a plan to mandate military service for men and women between age 18 and 42; it went nowhere in the Republican-led Congress.

Democrats will control the House and Senate come January because of their victories in the Nov. 7 election.

Answer 4

Conscription, AKA 'the draft', was used to train soldiers who went on to win both world wars. Many countries in the world today still have conscription. If it's needed, it's needed.

Answer 5

Nah, Bush said that he wouldn't reinstate the draft as long as he is in office.

Oh wait, Bush lies, so it's all fair game.

Answer 6

if they ever do-it will be a mess--women will be drafted--it would only be fair--what commotion that would cause---there would be a lot of pregnant women lol

Answer 7

I don't think they will until we are attacked again.