Fuck the draft!

ForMensRights · 2011-03-12T06:32:41+00:00

Even on r/OneY they were trying to excuse 'men only' having to register for selective service by saying that the likelihood of being drafted into war was basically non-existent. That's all well and good, however, there's still that small fact of not being able to benefit from government programs or jobs and being fined or jailed for not registering before you're 26. Females don't have to deal with any of that.

menareangrynow · 2011-03-12T02:00:44+00:00

Here here. :)

CedarWolf · 2011-03-12T03:03:14+00:00

Just here to point out that even if you're unregistered, if you're a male U.S. citizen between the age of 17 and 45, you are a part of the reserve militia. The more you know~!

alupus1000 · 2011-03-12T18:22:01+00:00

Given social changes the past 100 years, women really need to be included in selective service. That's the ultimate outcome of equality and you need to call out anyone that disagrees with that.

And assuming a zombie Nazi uprising, I'm gonna want some sweet, sweet M-4-wielding nookie fighting with me.

Hamakua · 2011-03-12T00:58:57+00:00

Draft or no draft is a moot cause.

As long as men are seen as disposable the instituting or the abolishment of the draft is inconsequential as lawmakers can always renege on their policy making.

It is the societal value of men (and women) that will prevent them from being carelessly cast into the front lines of conflict.

rantgrrl · 2011-03-12T06:18:00+00:00

In my honest opinion.

If you don't sign up for the selective service, the United States has no incentive to bail you out sudden international conflicts (such as Israel vs Lebanon). Your citizenship means that you will fight when your nation calls upon you to do so. And it also means that the United States will send people after you if you get trapped in another nation.

Don't want to risk your life for your nation? Fine. But then, no Marine should ever have to risk his life for yours.

EDIT: I never said anything about women here. I just said that you should sign up for the selective service.

feminicey · 2011-03-12T03:21:08+00:00

Turncoats.

If invasion happens what sit back and watch the fireworks?

Sure it would be nice if war didn't exist, but it does. Throughout history militias have existed "in case." I don't see how we have gotten away from this concept yet.

If you all dodge selective service then I sure as hell hope that there is some research into peace keeping efforts going on... like energy solutions, universal translators, replacement for currency, etc. etc.

Title	Fuck the draft!
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Upvotes	9
Comments	28
Date	March 11, 2011 11:32 PM UTC (15 years ago)
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