Even for existing Americans. maybe we could "grandfather" all those born before 2000. I think it should. Sick people, well too bad so sad
2007-12-10 08:19:51 · 11 answers · asked by NEO PIRATE 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Starship Troopers eh?
2007-12-10 08:20:08 · update #1
You are talking about a form of conscription. I do not think Americans will go for it, but it would help the US feel as one and not so divided within it's own borders.
2007-12-10 08:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by apple juice 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I have a genetic condition that prevents me from being in the military, or I would probably be in Iraq right now. It would not be fair to deny people that want to serve their country, but can't.
I think the best thing we can do is restrict voting based on a test. Something that would be equivalent to a high school civics test with some math and economics mixed in. If you pass, you can vote. Seriously, people that think there are 54 states or 5 branches of government should not be allowed to vote. If you don't even know how the government works, you should not have a say in decision that will affect other peoples' lives.
2007-12-10 08:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by Aegis of Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of politicos would lose there citizenship. But no, seriously, because then you would have to wait until 18 to be a citizen? What about people born in the good ole US of A how would we get jobs and benefits without first serving in the military? They might as well bring back the draft.
2007-12-10 08:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by lifelongskinsfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are talking about forced military service. Those who do not do it are not considered citizens and live some sort of sub life. Yeah, that is not exactly American thinking. That sort of infringes upon the idea of people having rights and being free and such.
So, too bad, so sad. Your idea will never happen.
2007-12-10 08:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it could be a good path to citizenship. Consider if we gave illegals citizenship for service. It's been done before. We already know how hard working they are, and how they make such capable infiltrators.
2007-12-10 08:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by Pfo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what if your a gifted Doctor ?
and your work in a poor region of the country giving low cost care to children ?
but you would never join the Military - what about that person ?
2007-12-10 08:35:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Silly notion, completely against what this nation is about.
(PS--Heinlein said Federal service, not military service...and made it clear over the years after ST was published that he meant it that way, too.)
2007-12-10 08:23:57 · answer #7 · answered by psyop6 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yea populating the military with foreigners. Genius.
2007-12-10 08:22:52 · answer #8 · answered by Holy Cow! 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In a free society no frikken way.
2007-12-10 08:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by wrathofkahn03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree if they came here legally to begin with.
2007-12-10 08:24:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋