H.R. 748, a step to slavery

[clockworkgirl21]

I believe in getting rid of the draft altogether, but if not, women should have to register as well.

I doubt the military would take me even if I wanted to join though. I can't do push-ups very well or run without getting winded and I have severe depression and anxiety.

[Distind]

In this congressional climate?  Are they insane?

Ironbite-won't pass through the Senate and even if it does, will be vetoed.

Pretty much,

I mean they neutered the draft ages ago, and with the sheer level of entitlement this generation the whining would be enough to incapacitate the entire nation should this actually pass.

But hey, I'm to old! *Hits the dance floor*

[erictheblue]

Is everyone overlooking the line that says you can do your service in a civilian position and avoid the military altogether? If this had been in place when I had to register, that's the option I would have taken.

I'm going to post this again, since it seems everyone is still ignoring it.

There is a provision to do civilian work, in the US. Don't want to go to war? Fine, build a road. Disabled? Fine, teach kids to read.

I agree, there are several problems with this bill. But focusing on the military aspects and grouching about those isn't really discussing the bill. All you are going is grouching about the draft, which we've had for decades.

[Vypernight]

First, the title is incorrect.  It's HR 748, not 784. 

Second, it's predicted to have about 1% chance of passing.

Third, it was introduced by a Democrat.  Just what we need, more fuel for the Right.

[Osama bin Bambi]

First, the title is incorrect.  It's HR 748, not 784. 

Second, it's predicted to have about 1% chance of passing.

Third, it was introduced by a Democrat.  Just what we need, more fuel for the Right.

If a Republican introduced this, it wouldn't be considered a black mark on their record by the media.

[Rabbit of Caerbannog]

All you are going is grouching about the draft, which we've had for decades.

You forgot to say "Too old" and then start dancing.

[Distind]

First, the title is incorrect.  It's HR 748, not 784. 

Shows how much attention the lot of us is paying. Corrected the title as it's a matter of fact.

But yeah, national service bills come up like clockwork. It's only the reasoning that changes, I remember bitching about one of these back in highschool quite clearly.

[m52nickerson]

I mean they neutered the draft ages ago, and with the sheer level of entitlement this generation the whining would be enough to incapacitate the entire nation should this actually pass.

Perhaps if it was to pass it would help that entitlement problem.

[Veras]

Is everyone overlooking the line that says you can do your service in a civilian position and avoid the military altogether? If this had been in place when I had to register, that's the option I would have taken.

I'm going to post this again, since it seems everyone is still ignoring it.

There is a provision to do civilian work, in the US. Don't want to go to war? Fine, build a road. Disabled? Fine, teach kids to read.

I agree, there are several problems with this bill. But focusing on the military aspects and grouching about those isn't really discussing the bill. All you are going is grouching about the draft, which we've had for decades.

There's also the fact that this only goes into effect if the United States actually declares war, which we haven't done since World War II.  Really, this is an improvement over our current system, which (as far as I know) does not include non-military options, and excludes women.

[SpaceProg]

I started a dance sensation!  The "I'm Too Old!" boogie!

[MadCatTLX]

I started a dance sensation!  The "I'm Too Old!" boogie!

I assume that like most modern dancing it consists mainly of dry humping?

[Material Defender]

Two years max, if gone to war, with civilian concept and expand the needs to women instead of just men.

I honestly think this is a good change because it expands it to a higher detail. I mean, it'd be better than the current system I feel like. It's an improvement more or less.

[nickiknack]

I started a dance sensation!  The "I'm Too Old!" boogie!

I assume that like most modern dancing it consists mainly of dry humping?

I'm thinking something more along the lines of "The Charleston"

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-8kK4J3s2I" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-8kK4J3s2I</a>

(which btw I would love to learn)
or even the Varsity Drag

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ap9sNjz8L0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ap9sNjz8L0</a>

[Old Viking]

I have no problem with a universal military draft.  I was drafted back in '54 and it did me no lasting harm.  Truth be known, I rather enjoyed the Army.  I'm not real big on drafting for civilian purposes, however.  Nonetheless, our reactions here demonstrate that we are all keen on rights, duties not so much.

[Rabbit of Caerbannog]

Nonetheless, our reactions here demonstrate that we are all keen on rights, duties not so much.

I don't have a duty to die for business interests.