If Bush or Kerry both say there will be no draft - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

thefictionweliv · 10-25-2004, 05:59 PM

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A MODEST PROPOSAL: BADNARIK SAYS “END THE DRAFT THREAT PERMANENTLY”
October 24 — Farmington Hills, MI - George W. Bush dismisses it as an “Internet rumor.” John Kerry says it’s already here and that it came in through the “back door.” Both claim that there will be no military draft on their watch – and neither has squared that position with their announced plans to expand a shrinking army and extend the US occupation of Iraq. But, says Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik, it isn’t really that complicated. “If President Bush and Senator Kerry are serious about putting these rumors to bed, they can do so before the election,” says Badnarik. “The president can call a special session of Congress. Senator Kerry can draft legislation repealing the Selective Service Act on his plane en route to Washington. With Congress in a hurry to get back on the campaign trail, there should be no problem getting the bill debated and passed in one day – IF the Republicans and Democrats are serious when they say they oppose the draft.” Badnarik won’t hold his breath, though.

While I don't think a draft will happen from either of these 2 candidates why not give the American people the security they want.

Boo · 10-25-2004, 06:53 PM

Why would a person that wants to become commander-in-chief want to limit his resources during a time of war? Selective service is one of the tools that could be utilized in a time of strife to backfill our military and protect our country.

I personally cannot believe that Bush has stated that he would not draft if necessary. It may be a vote getter but it is not a prudent thing to say.

pan6467 · 10-25-2004, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Why would a person that wants to become commander-in-chief want to limit his resources during a time of war? Selective service is one of the tools that could be utilized in a time of strife to backfill our military and protect our country.

I personally cannot believe that Bush has stated that he would not draft if necessary. It may be a vote getter but it is not a prudent thing to say.

To take away the power of the draft would be ridiculous and possibly suicidal as a nation.

As stated before, I personally believe anyone stating there will be no draft is a flat out liar. Noone can predict how Iraq is going to turn. I think it'll get worse and volunteer recruiting will suffer. If it does get worse and recruitment doesn't fill the billets we have no choice but to start a draft.

You can only rotate and keep the same troops in combat so long before they get burnt out and fed up.

djtestudo · 10-25-2004, 08:39 PM

Repealing Selective Service would be truely stupid.

Both Bush and Kerry are saying that there won't be a draft for Iraq, and I don't believe it will get to the point where it needs it (and if it does somebody screwed up royally and are willing to sacrifice their party's presidential chances for a decade in order to get us out of the mess).

The draft is there for times of national emergancy. For example, a major war against China or Russia, or an invasion of the US by somebody. Any other use won't pass.

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Boo Leave me alone! Location: Alaska, USA	Why would a person that wants to become commander-in-chief want to limit his resources during a time of war? Selective service is one of the tools that could be utilized in a time of strife to backfill our military and protect our country. I personally cannot believe that Bush has stated that he would not draft if necessary. It may be a vote getter but it is not a prudent thing to say. __________________ Back button again, I must be getting old.

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djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	Repealing Selective Service would be truely stupid. Both Bush and Kerry are saying that there won't be a draft for Iraq, and I don't believe it will get to the point where it needs it (and if it does somebody screwed up royally and are willing to sacrifice their party's presidential chances for a decade in order to get us out of the mess). The draft is there for times of national emergancy. For example, a major war against China or Russia, or an invasion of the US by somebody. Any other use won't pass. __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun