National Service does anybody think this would bring back discipline to our society
2007-08-14 20:48:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I did National Service and it made me grow up and mature... Although I was trained to use a rifle and sten gun as part of basic training we also had to learn parade ground skills and certainly get used to discipline... Trade training was very good, the discipline was still there but not as stringent as at basic training. I learnt in 6 months to be an aircraft electrician and had a lot of experience in servicing all types of aircraft.. After my 2 years was up at various airfields in the UK ( never got sent abroad) I was demobbed a much more mature person with a lot of extra skills... I went back to my office job but soon changed to electronics using some of my RAF skills and built a good career . My brother was in the Army... He learnt security of military sites, alarm systems and so on. After his demob he worked at a burglar alarm firm ended up with his own business providing security to banks etc., strong room systems etc In both our cases it was very beneficial and similarly to many thousand others . Obviously there were some to whom it was all a waste of time Wonder how their lives turned out .
2007-08-14 21:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The US doesn't need National Service. Here, (Finland) we have it still to pose as a deterrent for any country that would invade *cough* Russia *cough* (who else? Norway? :P).
It's not that nice, though nowadays they are teaching the instructors to be more pleasant.
It does not "bring back discipline into the society", though of course it is a good lesson in teamwork, and for some, leadership. And now they are teaching sustainable fitness, also.
In my experience, those lacking in the discipline department will not be "cured" in the army, but become problem cases for the rest.
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What's shocking is that you would trust the defense in the hands of a few, when it should a common responsibility. And I do not see what is your point; in a nuclear war casualties would be astronomical regardless whether you are on the front line or not.
2007-08-14 21:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by dane 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would give young people a purpose in life and know the feeling of being part of a team rather than the ME ME types that are around these days. The discipline would do good. Those of us that did national service came out as better people and I do not know of any of my former mates in the army that were bad afterwards.
2007-08-14 21:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by ANF 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well from all the people who did National Service most of them seem to be respectable people.
If you compare them with the young people today, I dont think there is any comparison, but it might not be to do with National Service, it might just be the completely different way of life today.
I think kids leaving school should do something, perhaps if they do not have a job, be made to do some sort of voluntary work so they are not just hanging around
2007-08-14 21:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was shocked to learn that a few EU countries still have National Service. Finland and Norway being two of them.
TBH I think national service and conscription is very wrong. I wouldn't be suited for it at all. However if a country could be under serious threat (like pre 1939) it wouldn't be a bad thing. Today though... whats the point. Any country seriously attacks us and it could get nuclear.. and armies can't fight terrorists that well.
2007-08-14 20:56:02 · answer #5 · answered by golfgirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello anaheimduck,
Without a doubt.
It would also teach people respect, (for themselves & others), patience, manners and many other things so lacking in a great many of the younger generation today.
I voluntarily joined the Army and it helped me to mature and learn the requirements needed to live a constructive and worthwhile life.
Poseidon.
2007-08-14 20:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Poseidon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since this same question is asked every other day I think a lot of people will say yes and the intelligent ones no.
2007-08-14 22:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it would be a very good idea. 2 years for everyone, 2 more for anyone without a 4-year degree, and 2 more for anyone without a graduate degree.
2007-08-14 20:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure wouldn't hurt. If you're talking U.S. we could all do our part to round up the illegals and deport them. Now that would be a definate service to our nation. By the way I am THE ALL AMERICAN!!!!
2007-08-14 20:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by Sloan R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I do. I think it would teach discipline and respect. I think it should definitely be brought back.
2007-08-14 20:51:56 · answer #10 · answered by Sunshine Smile 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋