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jorgelito · 02-16-2005, 07:56 PM

Irate,

Thanks for the thorough reply. It paves the way for continued discussion in a thoughtful manner.

So, I admit, I did have a sort of monolithic view of our military, I suppose it's something I always took for granted (but grateful for).

In that case, can we say our hypothesize that our military institution needs to change or shift to adapt to new objectives. In other words, a major paradigm shift. For example, do we need to keep and maintain "x"-amount of tanks? Do we need to redefine our objectives and mission statement?

In regards to the draft (original thread topic), if we shift our objectives, presumably we would focus on qualitative measure as oppose to quantitative. If so, then a draft is definitely not necessary. Then, we have a finite limitation to the "quantity" of missions as well.

For example: to redefine and implement our US military policy and strategy, in the given case - Choice of missions: Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, N. Korea, Tsunami. If we only have resources for three out of the six, then our decision making process becomes critical and more scrutinized.

I dunno, sumthin' like that. Let me think about it some more and come back.

02-16-2005, 07:56 PM	#34 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	Irate, Thanks for the thorough reply. It paves the way for continued discussion in a thoughtful manner. So, I admit, I did have a sort of monolithic view of our military, I suppose it's something I always took for granted (but grateful for). In that case, can we say our hypothesize that our military institution needs to change or shift to adapt to new objectives. In other words, a major paradigm shift. For example, do we need to keep and maintain "x"-amount of tanks? Do we need to redefine our objectives and mission statement? In regards to the draft (original thread topic), if we shift our objectives, presumably we would focus on qualitative measure as oppose to quantitative. If so, then a draft is definitely not necessary. Then, we have a finite limitation to the "quantity" of missions as well. For example: to redefine and implement our US military policy and strategy, in the given case - Choice of missions: Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, N. Korea, Tsunami. If we only have resources for three out of the six, then our decision making process becomes critical and more scrutinized. I dunno, sumthin' like that. Let me think about it some more and come back.