A friend told me that on January 3rd, when Congress has their next session, that 3 other Congressmen are going to ask the rest to reinstate the Draft. Is this true? And if so how long would it be before anyone was actually Drafted?
2006-12-16 06:22:45 · 17 answers · asked by mr_nice_guy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There's been talk about it, but the odds are minimal.
It'd be career suicide for anyone who pushed for it.
2006-12-16 06:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several Democrats tossed out the idea with the goal of it being, if a draft is in place, then a president won't be so quick to start a war... I kinda think it is the opposite, hey, more soldiers!
At the same time, political children would be subjected to the possibility of serving a tour of duty, so that might be a minor rethink, but really really bad idea. Just some democrat trying to make one last stand before office is over.
2006-12-16 06:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by Craig 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be great to reinstate the draft, eliminating all of the outs for service, and deaths, of people who are passing the laws children to have a chance at 2 and 3 tours in Iraq, or maybe in Iran!
I think Republicans would think a little harder if it was there children being sent to Iraq and being killed!
If we have so many troops, why are people serving 2 and 3 tours in Iraq, not being allowed out of the service, and now they are trying to recall National Guard troops who have already spent a tour in Iraq? The National Guard unit in my state spent the invasion and 2 years in Iraq before they were allowed to come home!
2006-12-16 06:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dem Rangle of MI has had HR 163 - The Universal Service Act(men and women 18 to 26) introduced into the House every year since 2003. And Sen Hulling's (D-SC) introduce identical bill in the Senate.
All of you men and women 18-26 that voted for the DEMs to control the US Congress....you just screwed yourself.
Job well done! Off course the DEMs may back down in order to keep their jobs.....
2006-12-16 06:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by iraq51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the Congressmen suggested it but it won't go thru. The president has final say and he signed off on a draft. We have enough men right now we don't need it. Why these men would suggest such a thing is beyond me but it isn't going to happen so don't worry about it. A lot of things get suggested that never happen.
2006-12-16 06:26:13 · answer #5 · answered by Mercadies2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
possible, but unlikely
Rep. Charles Rangel {D-NY}- Proposed to reinstate the draft for all 18-50, the last try to reinstate it failed in the house 431-4.
It is possible, but most likely will not happen
2006-12-16 06:38:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if McCain becomes president and the war is still going on he will reinstate the draft so I hope your not going to be 18 in 2008.
2006-12-16 06:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are a few democrats, believe it or not, that want to reinstate the draft.
They say the gov't won't be as likely to go to war if there is a draft. i don't understand their "logic".
2006-12-16 06:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Democrat Charles Rangle of NY wants the draft. DEMOCRAT!
2006-12-16 06:25:43 · answer #9 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. It was put forward by a daft democrat but the bill will or has been defeated already.
2006-12-16 06:25:44 · answer #10 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋