Just heard a Selective Service commercial on the radio

So I'm listening to the radio, and I heard an advertisement reminding men to register for selective service when they turn 18. They started talking about how "it's the law". Now, I understand that it's the law, but, um, why would you be putting out advertisements?

This simultaneously gives me hope and at the same time creeps me out. These feelings mainly revolve around why you would have a radio commercial about signing up for the selective service.

1. Is this because there is a lack of men registering these days? In which case, I'm glad. That's less canon fodder that's available for conscription in case of a war.

2. Is it because there's a need for it because the government sees a major war in the near future that will require a draft?

Either way, it weirds me out because I've never heard such a thing in my life.

What is "selective service", and why is it the law to sign up? Is this in the USA?

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Selective Service is the draft for military service. All males in the U.S. must register at the age of 18.
A long time ago, when I turned 18 I was just finishing high school. On my birthday I was called into the administration office, like every other male who turned 18 and was in school, and was told to fill out the Selective Service form.

They have always done that. It helps to maintain the control matrix and the fear of government. Next time you are at an event where they are saying the pledge try sitting out and see what happens. Freedom? What freedom. Do as you are told, citizen, and stop asking questions.

Originally posted by AnIntellectualRedneck
So I'm listening to the radio, and I heard an advertisement reminding men to register for selective service when they turn 18. They started talking about how "it's the law". Now, I understand that it's the law, but, um, why would you be putting out advertisements?

This simultaneously gives me hope and at the same time creeps me out. These feelings mainly revolve around why you would have a radio commercial about signing up for the selective service.

1. Is this because there is a lack of men registering these days? In which case, I'm glad. That's less canon fodder that's available for conscription in case of a war.

2. Is it because there's a need for it because the government sees a major war in the near future that will require a draft?

Either way, it weirds me out because I've never heard such a thing in my life.

did this just happen?

what is selective service?

the other guy in the thread mentioned a draft.

or maybe it was OP (you)



are you in U.S.A.?

Originally posted by AnIntellectualRedneck
So I'm listening to the radio, and I heard an advertisement reminding men to register for selective service when they turn 18. They started talking about how "it's the law". Now, I understand that it's the law, but, um, why would you be putting out advertisements?

Because a lot of men have never heard of Selective Service, so they don't register, and that comes back to bite them later in life. It's really hard not to register, but some people pull it off and then act shocked when they can't get that job or financial aid.

The draft was a fact of life when I was a kid.You signed up and if your number came up off to war you went. It stopped about the time I turned 14,but the signing up has never stopped.If they ever bring back the draft those boys between 18 and 33 will be the ones who really need too worry,too start with. I do not think they can pull off a draft in these times we live in. Who knows for sure though?

My favorite baseball team used to be the L.A. DODGERS, they rule and have always been what I would call a "peaceful" team.

EDIT: it amazes me that there are real posters here that are from the USA that dont know what the selective service act is. Are you kidding? And they didnt make us sign up at school, in our education system you were signed up automatically the day you registered to vote. Against your will. There is no choice.

They came in High School asked who was 18 we signed the card then did a ASVAB test at the same time.

Originally posted by Numbers33four
They have always done that. It helps to maintain the control matrix and the fear of government. Next time you are at an event where they are saying the pledge try sitting out and see what happens. Freedom? What freedom. Do as you are told, citizen, and stop asking questions.

What happens is CITIZENS will be pissed off at your lack of respect, rightfully so. Or are you the only one with freedom, and they have to be ok with it. Freedom goes both ways pal, you have the freedom to sit out, and I have the freedom to think you're a complete douche for doing so.