Ok, really I have been wearing this forum (fb) out the last few - TopicsExpress

Ok, really I have been wearing this forum (fb) out the last few days. I do have one last question? Do you believe compulsory military duty for our children is a good of bad idea. Below you will find some of the countries that have this and also you will find some, just some of the pro/cons on this subject. My position, you know what it is, I served over 22yrs, so yes I favor it... Just thoughts, I know this can be a polarized issue, just curious without anyone becoming to involved.... Is compulsory national service a good idea? "Many countries in the world have compulsory service. Such democratic countries as Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey are among them. Compulsory military service is normally for 18-year-olds, and lasts between 1 and 3 years." "And there are usually many types of service that can be performed, ranging from combat roles to intelligence and logistic work. Different genders are frequently given different responsibilities. In Israel, for example, males usually perform 3 years of combat/security service, while females perform two years of non-combat service. Many nations grapple with the question of mandatory military service, including the United States. Proponents believe it increases the strength of the military, strengthens the character of youth, and increases the collective conscience of a nation and the restraint of leaders when considering military action. Opponents consider it an affront to individual liberties, a risk in breeding militarism and the dominance of the state, and simply unnecessary when voluntary armies can be sufficient. These and other pros and cons of course... Just on the cover your thoughts..?"