Howard Dean | Hidden Agenda: A National Draft in the Future?

[madfloridian]

http://www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/article_13568.shtml

SNIP..."A key issue for young Americans and their families to consider as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election is the real likelihood of a military draft being reinstated if President Bush is re-elected. President Bush should tell us now whether he supports a military draft.

Here is the evidence that makes a draft likely:

The U.S. Army has acknowledged that they are stretched thin and that finding new recruits is challenging. They recently placed 300 new recruiters in the field. Bonuses for new recruits to the Army have risen by 67 percent to a maximum of $10,000 and $15,000 for hard-to-fill specialties....."

SNIP..."President Bush will be forced to decide whether we can continue the current course in Iraq, which will clearly require the reinstatement of the draft. The Pentagon has objected to a draft but, the President has ignored other Pentagon recommendations in the past.

American families and young people are owed an explanation about the President's plans. Will the President withdraw from some of our military commitments or will he reinstate the draft? We need to know that before we vote, not afterwards...."

[dumpster_baby]

1. This is where Dean can really hurt Bush--scare youth into voting!

If he can energize the young through fear of the draft, escalating tuition costs etc., he can help kerry bigtime.

[madfloridian]

2. I sort of have an idea that Rangel wanted to make a point

with that bill he proposed...that if there was a draft it should include everyone. I remember his speaking of that. I think Dean also is trying to to keep attention to the matter. Kerry speaks of it as well, I think. Needs to be kept before the people.

[kariatari]

3. here's a link to the universal national service act

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query

I'm not sure of the status of this bill. Anybody here have any idea?

[madfloridian]

4. Looks like your link timed out.

Do have the bill number?