Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Conscription is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national military service. In the U.S. the Select Service System drafted men for World War 1, World War 2 and Vietnam. Military service is currently not required in the U.S. Proponents of required service argue that it isn’t fair that a small percentage of Americans serve in the military to protect the rest of the population. Opponents argue that the requirement is unnecessary because modern warfare is fought less and less with ground troops and more with unmanned technology including drones.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No
@9GF8QYF 5mos5MO
An 18-year-old citizen should be required to serve at least one year of military service because being in the military makes men masculine and women feminine which is how it should be and if you want to have a strong country the citizens are going to be the first people you think about and today American citizens are not so strong so serving one year will improve mindset strength and growth and friendship and communication.
@9GFBLDH5mos5MO
I do not think that an 18 year old citizens should have t serve at least 1 year in the military. If that happens then nobody will want to be a citizen anymore because who wants to serve in the military, also we didn't sign up for it so why should we have to do it just because were 18.
@9GFB9GQ5mos5MO
Citizens should not be required to serve one year because we all have rights and our country is a free country, Citizens shouldn't have to do something they don't want.
At 18 the men and women of our country should have the option to go to college, join the workforce, or join the military. By forcing them to complete one year of military service you are eliminating choice for them and behaving like a dictatorship.
@9GFB5KK5mos5MO
I agree that all should serve so they have the training and our country will not be filled with unmotivated lazy humans.
@HoldenBFLibertarian 5mos5MO
Serving in the military can provide structure, discipline, and a sense of purpose to individuals who may have lost their way. It can offer them an opportunity for personal growth, instilling values like responsibility, teamwork, and respect.
Secondly, the military provides training and skills that can be transferable to civilian life. It can equip individuals with valuable job skills, increasing their chances of successful reintegration into society. This can contribute to reducing recidivism rates and promoting productive citizenship.
Lastly, mandatory military service can serve as a deterrent for individuals who may be on the path to criminal behavior. The prospect of military service may encourage them to reconsider their choices and steer them toward a more positive direction.
@9GCXNQF5mos5MO
Military should be completely optional, each individual has a career path that they want to pursue with freedom.
Top Agreement
The USA is a country of free will, therefore people shouldn't be required to serve in the military if they don't want too.
@9G2PWYS 5mos5MO
"No, why? Explain your reasoning as to why you think they shouldn't, I need every detail on your opinion otherwise, I would feel it's invalid."
@9G2S9T85mos5MO
The Military is not for the weak and takes immense hard work and effort. Not every American is fit for the job. However, if there was a war and we were low we would need to have a draft. Given that America is a fully developed country and has a lot chance of being attacked as of right now there is no need.
@9G2RYL6Peace and Freedom5mos5MO
not everyone wants to be in the military so it would be like taking away their freedom and rights as a human being.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation
@9GF8QYF 5mos5MO
"No, they should not be required to year for a year" America is slowly falling into a dark pit kids, teens, and even adults kill each other every day. Almost every 1 hour 7 civilians in the US die of violence. Joining the military shows people teamwork, communication, self-individual work, happiness, and healthiness
@9GFHN2Z5mos5MO
"No, they should not be required to year for a year" America is slowly falling into a dark pit kids, teens, and even adults kill each other every day. Almost every 1 hour 7 civilians in the US die of violence. Joining the military shows people teamwork, communication, self-individual work, happiness, and healthiness
@9GFF59N5mos5MO
One year of mandatory military service is used in other countries and they greatly benefit from it. A National Guard type of service of boot camp followed by one weekend per month of drilling will instill discipline and give us a ready reserve in times of war.
@IcecreamTerryRepublican5mos5MO
The system you described is akin to what countries like South Korea and Israel have implemented. These nations have managed to cultivate a sense of national unity and preparedness among their citizens. It also helps in developing a disciplined youth who are capable of handling emergencies.
@OpulentR3gulationRepublican5mos5MO
Countries like Singapore and South Korea have compulsory military service, which has reportedly contributed to instilling a sense of discipline and responsibility amongst their citizens.
@9GDWMQT5mos5MO
Though joining the military acts as a virtue in several capacities, such as the skills that it can give to those who struggle with teamwork and co-operation, I believe it is ultimately unnecessary to those who who themselves to contribute to the country and our society through other means.
@9F8QM486mos6MO
People are more likely to do bad if they're forced into the military, many will grow too stressed or depressed to peform correctly for the military.
@9GJ3S3Q5mos5MO
At least simple and short obligation to your country, just like in your family or friend group, should be required because it shows dedication, strength, and helps build capabilities and opportunities for having served. To create a minimum level of everyone having these strengths would greatly help the country and life as a whole.
@9FWB5NG6mos6MO
IN other countries like Korea the plan works. The mandatory military service can be used to help build discipline in young adults and allow them to serve the country
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
Why is that a good thing though..?
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes
@9FJ84L66mos6MO
Not every 18 year old should be required to provide at least a year of military service. This is because not everyone is prepared. People have different beliefs, different capabilities, and different levels of what they can take. You should have to complete a series of physical challenges to make it.
@9FZBB2X5mos5MO
Military service is like school but better and teaches respect and discipline as well as simple things like math and also it's important to know how to shoot and fight these days
@9G3YSBG5mos5MO
Obesity rates are very high and the US enlistment rate is dropping, mandatory enlistment would promote physical activity
@9FT274Y6mos6MO
I think its awesome because it teaches people discipline and raises our country's people to be more respected and mature. Puts people in the right place
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
I would argue it teaches people to be subordinate and dogmatic, and can also support the violent, alt-right pipeline.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes, and it should be at least two years of service
@9FG2GZ6 6mos6MO
Top Disagreement
No U.S. citizen should have to go thorugh atleast one year of military service because many kids when they reach their teen years, know what they wanna do with their life and may not need that year of training for something that'll set them back in life.
Some people wouldn't be able to, or wouldn't want to, go out for months at a time away from their family and potentially endanger their lives.
@9F7V4HZ6mos6MO
Some people are not psychologically or physically prepared for the military, and people who are doing good for society and making a living should not be stripped from that
@9FGS3G9Independent6mos6MO
18-year-olds should focus on college after school unless they really desire to do military service it serves no purpose to force people who are 18 to have at least 2 years of military service.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development
@9GGW3585mos5MO
I don't believe that people who are at the age of 18 should be forced to fight in the military but instead should have a choice.
@9FLBVZQ6mos6MO
i think it should be up the people at the end of the day and they get to decide whether or not they want to proceed with it. they should receive warning and be educated on the matter beforehand though, but the ultimate decision is up to them.
@9FJ8Y2H6mos6MO
the position should still be of choice, not only to the people who is capable, but they should also get a warning before hand about what will happen, and what might happen during their stay in the military.
@9GMZF355mos5MO
Military training should be the first and most important part of the military, training and vigilance is needed for the defense of our country and near the end of service skill development and education should come into play.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment
@9GB577FIndependent5mos5MO
I don't agree with absolutely forcing someone to join the military, because someone could have mental illnesses that make them too unstable to serve in the army.
@9GBFXMWIndependent5mos5MO
I don't believe people held be forced into the military because we need more people running businesses and corporations to keep the economy from being destroyed.
@VulcanMan6 5mos5MO
@9GBG2XM5mos5MO
There are hundreds of positions within the military that one with a mental illness would be able to thrive within.
@9FLBVZQ6mos6MO
no, as i said before, it is ultimately up to the students if they want to serve in the military or not, but should not be forced to.
@9FZ9GNT5mos5MO
Those who agree to not decide to recieve further educational practices after highschool should be mandatory for military service, due to the structure it provides along with the growth involved in this service.
@9FZD45MProgressive5mos5MO
I believe this is the right way, because the people that don't help the country at all, should help by serving.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record
@3PPBRKB3yrs3Y
I think there should be a system of national service for all which could be performed in many different ways. Perhaps a ranking system where military service earned the highest points towards fulfillment, but a variety of community services, on a part time basis could earn enough points over a longer time period. We should all be required to give something back. We all have different talents. I think a draft should be ok in the most serious of times, but the women need to register, too. Community service could begin in high school. Would be good to get the kids off of the technology and over themselves.
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