Writer's Block: War and peace

Oct 22, 2009 21:24

"Many countries require all citizens to fulfill a mandatory period of service in the armed forces. Do you agree or disagree with this policy? Do you think the current recruitment system creates or sustains socioeconomic inequality? "

I think military service has many benefits, but voluntary is still the way to go.
The primary reason is this: forcing ( Read more... )

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anonymous October 26 2009, 13:11:21 UTC
love your thoughts, esp. on the young attitude (so true, know some of those personally) and how 70% aren't fit- a scary commentary on our culture and times....... and thoughts on volunteering vs. being taken in fighting and screaming = useless.
Love, Mom

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anonymous November 10 2009, 01:05:46 UTC
A well-written essay by someone whose own life has achieved a great and wonderful enlightenment over the past 3 years. And all of us are the better for it.

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