Harry3603 Tampa Bay Florida.
11/16/17 5:08 am
The major problem is that those who wouldn't serve are relying on the very few to do all of the heavy lifting. If an all volunteer force cannot attract enough people, standards will have to be reduced and there goes your quality. At least the Israelis, vastly outnumbered, know that they can rely on all of their citizens in times of crisis and terror!
Acow Where is the Source
11/15/17 7:33 pm
I️ see two really good points here. Military service teaches great characteristics like discipline, humility, and service, but requiring everyone to be in the military brings down the quality of the service.
A mandatory basic training and non-combat position would be great.
Squidboy Snarkapottamus
11/15/17 7:03 pm
Disagree....as a vet & former navy recruiter. The majority of Americans don't even qualify for the most basic level of enlisted military service. They are too fat, stupid & lazy. Look in a mirror....80% chance that's you. Sorry...but that's a fact. I don't want your Ritalin sucking, pantywaist, entitled mama's boys in a foxhole with me. The military is challenging enough without forcing these losers in to be ied sponges.
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TrueAmerican7 I Am Galt.
11/15/17 5:26 pm
Our education system has gone past failing, and now threatens to destroy the nation from within. Kids should have an associate’s degree by 16, then serve a mandatory 2 years in the military in a NON combat role. Those that are worthy to stay own have a career. Those that don’t learn valuable life lessons/skills that will aid them forever.
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