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Should all males serve manadatory time in the military?

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Yes 🙂

The time will come, eventually, that they'll have no choice

If you don't think so, then please name the so called super power that has lasted...
 
Originally posted by: Ameesh
I don't need the military to teach me how to be a productive and responsible individual, thats what my parents did for me.
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gee golly wish I would have had a set of them!😛
 
Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: Ameesh
I don't need the military to teach me how to be a productive and responsible individual, thats what my parents did for me.
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You are making the assumption that a majority of parents these days are capable of dressing themselves, much less raising a child.
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Um, duh, most parents are capable of raising a child. Lay off the day-time TV shows. And to answer the poster's question, my answer would be "no".
 
Monetarily it doesn't make sense in the US. The turnover rate is ridiculous and you'll just end up wasting billions on training people who never see combat and have no intentions of staying in the army long term.
 
No. Those who are forced to serve, and don't want to, will contribute to a lower morale, weakening our army. They may also exude fear and uncooperative behavior that could lead to insubordination. Only those who want to join should join. The soldier's life is not for everyone, and shouldn't be forced upon those who cannot handle it.
 
Originally posted by: Armyranger4ever
Interested in hearing your thoughts...As a Vet, I can say that the military was beneficial for me and numerous others at a pivotal point in our lives, that point where we needed discipline, organization, and an understanding that the world did not revolve around us or our egos.

I know tons of guys who have served that went in as self-absorbed dolts (like me) and came out productive and better prepared for the world. Despite the current crises, the military offers opportunity that no other job can or will.

Aight...I'll stop here as I am beginning to sound like a recruiter. Nonetheless, your coherent thoughts would be appreciated.

and....Merry Christmas!
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Hey which Bn did you serve at? from when to when?
I was at C 3/75 from 98-01
Good to see another Batboy...
 
Also because of a thing we have in this country called equal rights, it would be unlawful to force only males into service. And it would be demeaning to women to say that because they are women we don't need then to serve in the military, but the men have to. And as Skoorb put it, economically with the size of the US population, it wouldn't be feasible.
 
Originally posted by: thraashman
Also because of a thing we have in this country called equal rights, it would be unlawful to force only males into service. And it would be demeaning to women to say that because they are women we don't need then to serve in the military, but the men have to. And as Skoorb put it, economically with the size of the US population, it wouldn't be feasible.
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Only men are required to sign up for the selective service. So, according to you, that is unlawful, correct?
 
at a pivotal point in our lives, that point where we needed discipline, organization, and an understanding that the world did not revolve around us or our egos.
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Considering how many nerds and geeks there are on Anandtech, I would say that that lesson wouldn't be particularly useful for AT'ers. Maybe some lessons on "How to Socialize Without a Playstation 2" would be more useful.
 
Yes all males should have to serve in the military. All males should also be required take four years of anthropology, history, and political science classes.
 
Originally posted by: slag
Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: Ameesh
I don't need the military to teach me how to be a productive and responsible individual, thats what my parents did for me.
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You are making the assumption that a majority of parents these days are capable of dressing themselves, much less raising a child.
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You're making the assumption they aren't. Perhaps your parents failed at raising a well rounded child, but mine didnt and neither did Ameesh's. Forced military service would lead to a large amount of people moving out of this country. There's no need for it and its unconstitutional as stated earlier. I don't take well to people yelling at me for no reason thinking they know what I need. Not everyone needs "discipline" given to them by yelling directly in their face. Thats just stupid.
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My parents did quite a good job at raising us, IMO. I'm attending college and enrolled in ROTC to help then with tuition, as well as to serve my country. I am reaferring to the many parents these days who get married and have children at a very young age, whether deliberately or not, who fail to understand the commitment and responsibility which goes into raising a child. Have you noticed the amount of completely ignorant, arrogant young people in society these days, and the parents who refuse to take any responsibility in raising them to be proper human beings?
 
no, because we're not in north korea.

By the way, it is economically more efficient for a country to not waste its labor resources to conscript armies when there are plenty of full-time career soldiers.
 
Originally posted by: Ameesh
I don't need the military to teach me how to be a productive and responsible individual, thats what my parents did for me.
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Exactly my thoughts, besides I wouldn't be able to handle it long term with my bad knee from sports.


To be honest, I think this is an incredibly stupid idea. No offense.
 
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