>On this forum anyway. I'm sorry. I just have a difficult time with this. I still believe very strongly that some type of service to your country should be mandatory. It doesn't have to be military service - it can be peace corps, civil service, anything. Most Americans take so much for granted it amazes me. Freedom is not free. Somehow it is changing to a country where everything should be given to us for free and nothing should be earned and no contribution given back. I'm at the point now where I think medicare and ss and every other government benefit should be withheld unless you serve your country for 2 years in SOME CAPACITY.

I agree. North American culture focuses too much on indivual liberty at the expense of societal responsibility.