The draft. [View all]
I know I would get you with that headline.
First and foremost, I am against it.
Now that said...
This is a thought exercise.
What if, the draft was always in effect BUT was only contingent on any sort of military action. Not an act of war or congressional approval.
that means any time a president were to commit troops to any sort of action, a draft would automatically kick in.
The draft would call up an set amount of number based in part on the amount of reserves and standing army we commit.
For example: 1000 troops go to war, 10% have to be drafted: 100.
More over, the draftable age would be from 18 to 60.
There would be no exceptions nor deferments.
No exemptions for congress people or the rich.
No buying off of conscriptions (which would surely happen)
All would serve regardless of physical state.
A position would be found for that person to work.
My point in this thought exercise is this, if there is potentially skin in the game (for everyone)any time we commit military forces to any conflict, our leaders would have to think long and hard before committing any troops. Otherwise the draft kicks in.
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