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Originally posted by Carseller4
Democrats introduced the draft bill and where the only ones to vote for it. Not one Republican voted for it.
Originally posted by W_HAMILTON
Originally posted by Carseller4
Democrats introduced the draft bill and where the only ones to vote for it. Not one Republican voted for it.
You're gullible.
Originally posted by W_HAMILTON
No, the draft bill proposed in Congress was to provoke thought on the subject, and have people question whether they would be so gung-ho about fighting elective wars if their own children had to go over there and do the fighting. It was never going to pass, but it served it's purpose, which is to get people thinking about whether that's a sacrifice they want to make.
Like it or not, if we continue to make enemies and fight optional wars while our real enemies lie in wait, we will most likely need a draft. If Iran or N.Korea or -- God forbid -- both start acting up, we do not have the resources to finish securing Afghanistan/Iraq, while fighting major wars with Iran / N.Korea. It's just that simple.
[edit on 17-10-2004 by W_HAMILTON]
Originally posted by W_HAMILTON
Nod, the same way Republicans wasted tax money pushing the gay amendment vote that had no chance of passing. It's called politics, it happens all the time.
Originally posted by W_HAMILTON
Oh you're one of those types that will find any justification rather than just admitting something wrong on one person's behalf is just as wrong when someone else does it, I see
Originally posted by W_HAMILTON
Hmm, introducing a bill in Congress that is supposed to provoke a discussion on the subject of a draft, or leading our country into optional wars, with the pledge that we will enter into more wars like it in the future if we have to. Bet I know which one is "scarier," and which one is more likely to lead to a reinstated draft!
If Bush's preemptive strike doctrine (and what it has led to in Iraq) doesn't scare you in reference to a possible draft, a lil bill proposed in Congress shouldn't either.
Originally posted by dbates
Draft Bill Dies in House
The Universal National Service Act of 2003 was laid to rest in the House of Representatives last Tuesday when Republicans brought the bill to the floor. It was defeated by an overwhelming 402 to two vote. This puts to rest�at least for the time being� rumors about the draft making a comeback.
Please visit the link provided for the complete story.
So it looks like this was a Republican sponsored bill. Interesting, although I don't believe the bill actually said that you had to serve in the military. It just said that you would have to do some government service. Still, it's a slippery slope right?