If Kerry became president and everyone under 30 had to serve for 2 years (military, teaching, at hospital, etc, etc) and someone refused what would happen to him/her? Jail? Kerry had this idea of 2 years of service on his platform back in 04..
I hope not jail because that is what the old USSR did to people who "refuse to participate in social duty".
2007-02-10 12:29:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
You can't trust any thing that nut job says.
2007-02-10 12:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by taxidriver 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I served in the Army for three years - got a steady paycheck, free medical, dental, etc, learned discipline, motivation, teamwork... I don't see what the problem is. America NEEDS an Army. We're always going to need a military. If you want to discuss "fair," why is it fair that people who DID join and DID serve their time have to be reactivated because some punk 19 year old high school drop out idiot with no job doesn't feel like joining? It's ridiculous. I say have everyone be required to do two years. If nothing else, it gives you training and you're giving back to the country that gives YOU so much. Americans have become whiny, lazy, and want everyone else to do things for them. It's sort of pathetic. Anyway, off my soapbox. I think it's a great idea. Go for it.
And jail time? Screw that. Ask them which country they want to live in and send them there. Canada? Fine, go. Mexico? Fine, see ya later. But they'll never be US citizens again.
2007-02-10 13:22:19 · answer #2 · answered by Cherstin and Adam F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is why Kerry made no sense to the point Republicans didn't want him as President. He said he would end the war but then he said he would have a draft where everyone under 30 had to serve 2 years. Which is it.
2007-02-10 12:42:50 · answer #3 · answered by sapphire_630 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 22:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to guess it would a penalty similar to what happens with 18 year old males don't register for selective service. This means loss of access to federal student loans and grants, social security benefits etc...
I doubt anyone would go to jail.
2007-02-10 12:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by knoebelspt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how you define serve. It could be in the military it could be working in a daycare center learning how to handle little children or could train others to do something or other. If they do not choose to participate they could get less benefits such as a lower social security payment when they retire or a surtax for a period of time.
2007-02-10 12:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Guess that would not be to bad if we served that two years like he served his suppose to be tour of duty. He served like a coward, lied about saving life to get Purple Heart and lied to obtain other medal, while he did none. No, I would not do what he did, I have more respect for myself than that.
2007-02-10 12:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by m c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That idea was being kicked around during and after both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. I always thought it was an idea worth implementing and I still do. JMHO.
2007-02-10 12:46:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lieberals would never allow the young to learn discipline, self respect and personal responsibiliy thrown in with love of country.
They wouldn't ever be able to garner enough queer tree hugging seal saving baby killing voters to elect a dog catcher after that.
2007-02-10 12:42:43 · answer #9 · answered by mrfeelsgreat1 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He has probably flipflopped on those statements by now. Especially since he thinks he is our savior by talking directly to the Syrians.
2007-02-10 12:40:29 · answer #10 · answered by Lynn G 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would hope it was jail. And not county jail either. I think Walla Walla would be a good choice for them.
2007-02-10 12:44:23 · answer #11 · answered by Cookie Monster 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋