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>>>If everyone should serve then why just 2 years, why not 20 or whole life? It is the matter of principle: as soon you cross the line saying that 'everyone should serve' then floodgates got open and only skies are limit for advocates of 'common good'.
>>>Military conscription is an exception in times of war trials, and it should be kept this way, i.e. as a necessary evil. There is no reason to expand 'evil' limits, e.g. to civil service.
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>>Right now any person who comes to this country and serves 3 years in the military will be granted citizenship. Should we force them to serve 20 years or do you think they should just not be granted citizenship for serving? During Vietnam we drafted young men and that draft did not extend 20 years. Do you think it should have? We have the selective service right now and every male at age 18 must register for the draft. Should that be abolished? In my idea, education is received in exchange for public service - not necessarily military service.
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>>I'm surprised this thread was brought back to life.
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>I am surprised that you return it to miltary examples. As I already mentioned they are 'necessary evil' caused by extreme situations. Also, I am surprised by citizenship example. Do you mean that every American has to beg government to grant him/her citizenship?
>I feel that you totally misunderstood my first reply.

If I did, then I apologize. It wouldn't be the first time :o)