A Draft with no deferments - Democratic Underground

BOSSHOG

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Tue Dec-16-03 06:49 PM
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A Draft with no deferments

to be implemented right now.

No College Deferments
No Medical Deferments
No "My daddy is a millionaire" deferments

If you are in College, tough. If you have a medical problem, we will find a job for you. If your daddy is a millionaire, you go first.

Draft will be based on family income. The higher the income, the greater chance you will be drafted. (this would include children, grandchildren, nephews) If you are drafted you will be sent to Iraq immediately upon completion of basic training.

WOULD SUCH AN AD IN USA TODAY HASTEN THE END OF WAR???

ALL IN FAVOR, PLEASE SIGNIFY BY USING A PAPER BALLOT.

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PsN2Wind

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Tue Dec-16-03 07:03 PM
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1. You're right Chief

I would like to see the draft include everyone four or more years under the mandatory retirement age for the military that hasn't served. Those of us that did our bit know there are many people in the military that aren't in combat roles. So even those with infirmities (an inflamed asshole comes to mind) could serve in a capacity that would free up the ablebodied for more rigorous activity.

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cryofan

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Tue Dec-16-03 07:04 PM
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2. We do not need ANY draft

Do not let them push the TINA (There Is No Alternative) propaganda on us....we do not need a draft....

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goobergunch

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Tue Dec-16-03 07:05 PM
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3. What about conscientious objector deferments? (n/t)

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oneighty

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Tue Dec-16-03 07:13 PM
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5. Conscientious Objectors

Can be in non-combat positions.

180

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bluestateguy

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Tue Dec-16-03 07:09 PM
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4. I agree Boss

though it may have a bit of a 14h Amendment problem as you have worded it.

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PsN2Wind

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Tue Dec-16-03 07:22 PM
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6. A little modification

and a kick Chief. On my post regarding draft age, I meant to include the draft would start with those at the high end of the draft age
(mandatory military age of retirement minus four years). So don't worry Goobergunch, they'll never get down to you.

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oasis

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Tue Dec-16-03 10:32 PM
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7. A draft is needed in order to supply PNAC with armies of occupation.

www.newamericancentury.org. Click on Publications and Reports. Read: Present Dangers (Crisis and Opportunity in America Foreign and Defense Policy). Published in 2000, and things seem to be falling into place according to the PNAC plan.

Who's next? Syria? Iran? We won't be getting any help from our "old coalition" allies France, Germany and Russia.

Where will these troops come from?

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