This universal service nonsense has been banging around for years and its never gotten anywhere. It works very well for the Israelis and is pretty much a disaster for the Russians.
Stevo, as far as women go (and potentially gay men and contientious objectors), it looks like there is a provision for non-military service.
The chances of this even getting out of committee are about the same as someone finally taking away all of dksuddeth's guns.
