I actually think the draft would be a good idea, atleast for men. People are so quick to take for granted the freedom that so many fight to preserve. You can say what you want about the war in Iraq, but even in peace time I think all men should be required to serve atleast 2 years in the military. Might make men of some instead of the rich spoiled brats that we have today. I have been in the Army almost 10 years and I am currently fighting in Baghdad. I have seen comrades fall and have been extremely scared myself, but I will never again take for granted the little things in life that so many couldn't ever imagine living without. Even while I sit here and write this I am in constant fear of a random mortar attack. And I believe that if you are not willing to fight for your country then there are other countries that will take you. I don't believe that the military is a career for everyone, but giving 2 years of your life or even one tour in Iraq is a very very small price to pay for all that we have come to love in the US.
SSG Allan M. Huhn
US Army