Was the elimination of the draft back in '74 the next logical step our govt. had to take to enable them to justify/conduct unpopular wars? Doesn't having a 'volunteer' force really mean that a smaller demographic(though not necessarily poor)will enlist....and therefore make it easier to sway public opinion since more Americans will be 'disconnected' from the reality of war?
2006-11-29 03:20:30 · 4 answers · asked by Pete Schwetty 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes, the draft is often unpopular. But also it's not necessary, and it's counterproductive! The military does not want it.
If someone wants to enlist, they are generally free to do so.
Interesting how the same Democrats who say they champion people's rights to "privacy" and "personal freedom" (abortion, same-sex marriage, etc.) are pushing a draft, the ultimate state-sponsored coercive behavior. Seems INCONSISTENT!
2006-11-29 03:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since we weren't at war the draft wasn't used but you still had to sign up for it when you turned 18.
2006-11-29 11:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by Grev 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it certainly be the wholesale protests and riots that marked Vietnam and the 60s
2006-11-29 11:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was eliminated so that people with money cant be draft, and stay home with mommie and daddie.
2006-11-29 11:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋