In 1970 I was drafted into the military yet I was not yet 21 and old enough to vote back then. If the draft is re-instated you will have a voice in your government; hence the above question. Aloha and mahalo.
2007-02-18 07:34:24 · 12 answers · asked by iguama808 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Asked in four catagories.
2007-02-18 07:47:11 · update #1
I like a candidate who believes that peaceful diplomacy comes first and only even considers the military option when diplomacy has been completely exhausted.
2007-02-18 07:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Victory or Valhalla 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You can't have peaceful diplomacy without a strong military capacity. BTW, the draft will never be reinstated, though a limited enforced service of some kind to our country might help our self centered and at times ignorant understanding of our country..
2007-02-18 07:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by DrB 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe in a peaceful diplomacy. Many people equate diplomacy with weakness. It takes a strong government to compromise and listen to all sides of the issue. Seemingly, it is easier to take offense and make violent threats if anyone stands against you, like the current Administration.
2007-02-18 07:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jackson Leslie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello and you're welcome. :)
I believe that Teddy Roosevelt had the correct stance when it came to foreign relations: Speak softly; carry a big stick.
In short, the President has the obligation to the Constitution to protect it from all enemies. Hence, the big stick, whether military or diplomatic in form. The President also has the obligation to the American people to use sweet persuasion whenever the opportunity presents itself in order to minimize the need for the big stick. Hence, speaking softly.
In closing, to quote a woman I greatly respect, "You will catch more flies with honey than you will with vinegar." Yes, it's my mom. ;) Still, she taught me the differences between being flexible and being a door-mat. She also taught me the differences between being firm in my resolve and being rigid in my stupidity. I see too many people in the news today who could use that particular lesson...perhaps with the "big stick" since "speaking softly" doesn't seem to be working? ;)
2007-02-18 07:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually there should be both. A peaceful diplomacy is always better but you'd best be able to protect your country and interests and a weak ineffective military will be your downfall.
2007-02-18 07:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Peacefull diplomacy WITH a strong military, anything less would be foolish.
2007-02-18 07:58:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Although there were already so many good answers to this question before I answered I have only one thing to add...just because you are the biggest kid on the block doesn't mean you have to prove it by beating up everyone in the neighborhood.
2007-02-18 08:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would vote for "Speak softly but carry a big stick" Theodore Roosevelt.
Not "speak like an arrogant, ignorant SOB and swing my big stick at anything that moves" G. W. Bush
2007-02-18 07:39:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
The military duty it to defend not to attack on behalf of the PNAC
2007-02-18 07:38:21 · answer #9 · answered by dstr 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How about another Harry Truman? You know,a real dem.
2007-02-18 07:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by bugeyes 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋