Wouldn't it be a good idea for the Bush twins to enlist in the military?
355198
My son says yes, please. He is a sniper.
733077
Yep it's a real shame they didn't have a rich Daddy like G.Bush, then they could dodge the Draft, become Prez and send other young men off to a pointless war to die.
958125
No, It probably goes more like this: Jenna, Barbara, don't worry about any draft. I can get you two girls into the Texas Air National Guard. It'll be a lot of fun. I can recommend a few good bars to party at that are real closed to the base. But while you're down there, I don't want you two girls to be out drinking and hanging out with Mary Cheney, she might try something with you two. Don't' worry about a thing, I can also show you how you can just walk away and not have to serve your entire hitch with the Guard.
1050433
When we get so over-extended that bringing back the draft becomes a real possibility. This war or police action is a mess. I would not want my son ( he is nine) risking for a military venture that is this badly planned. I am not sure If George W.  would go to Iraq. Do they serve Jack Daniels there?
774131
It is not that we need a draft, it is a play from this gentleman, he thinks that congress and future presidents will be less likely to go to war, if there is a chance, their own children and kids from their home towns will be the ones fighting over there.  As of right now, no person who is high up in Government has a child in the military.  It is okay for my husband and others, but not for their children.  Also, there are a lot of young men that could use a wake up call.  To realize there is more to life than drugs, sex and drinking.  I think it is a great idea.  Your idea is also good, except there would probably be an increase in AWOL if convicted felons were sent to war.  I don't think I would trust my husbands life to a convicted person.  Your unit depends on the trust of every other soldier, and I don't know if that would fly to well with the other soldiers, having to depend upon a criminal, but if they worked in the kitchens and did janitorial work over there, that could be good.  It all needs to be refined.
911576
doubt you can do that.most are already retired and i'm guessing the rest already might have tried to serve in the armed forces and were rejected for some reason. Or maybe they served already and didn't renew their service contract,so they shouldn't be forced to serve if they don't wish to.unless of course congress does reinstate the draft and then everyone is fair game.
745619
I think they'd like to, but recognize that Bush put them into a hole that isn't so easy to climb out of. They'll definately do a better job managing the war, however. They'll let dissenting voices in the Pentagon have their say, and let the strategy be dictated by the facts on the ground and not idealogical wishful thinking.
343000
No - If one or two generals decided to go with Bush, the average soldier would not, and would either disobey direct orders or would join with other soldiers to restore democracy.\n\nAs a person who knows several high ranking military officers, I know that they pledge allegiance to the people of the United States first. They follow the orders of the President because the People elected him. The vast majority of soldiers and officers in the United States Armed Forces would immediately rebel against any attempt to install a dictatorship.
715853
I served for 20 years and retired in '92.  One of the things we noticed during the run-up to Desert Storm was the number of people all over Europe, I was assigned to CINCUSNAVEUR support in London, who were screaming "Wait! We didn't know we might have to go to WAR!"  That was from people with 8 or 10 years in.  All we career types could say was "You're in the military, what did you think we were here for?"  If there is a good thing about the Iraqi conflict, which I opposed from the start, it is that our young service men and women have a clear understanding of for what they are signing up.  The young people who put their lives on the line for the rest of us are truly the best of our best.  I just wish our National Leadership valued them as they deserve.
929073
It would be a great idea but it will never happen! The same as the rest of us being given the nuclear shelters the government have to save them in time of a nuclear attack!! It's as though they think themselves a superior race.... Apparantly it's 'because we need leaders in the event of a nuclear war' (So nothing to do with them being 'chicken sh*ts who'll run for cover at the first sign of attack then)!!\nCan you imagine the aftermath of such an attack......you survive and you along with a few other people and have to procreate to save mankind, but the only women available are, Cherie Blair, Margaret Beckett and Camilla? Gross!....I think I'd have to shoot myself!! Sorry mankind....there is such a thing as asking too much of someone!!
897554
I think it is an excellent idea.  Immediately after High School, if you're not registered in College,  you go military for 2 years, minimum.  Every one I know, including myself, who went military right out of High School, or College, turned out to be a much better person for it.  They found respect and discipline.
1181299
Military service should never be compulsory. For the last 30 years or so, America has relied upon an all-volunteer force, one that has performed brilliantly when called upon. (The recent news about Haditha is by far the exception).  It has been well documented around the world that countries that use predominantly volunteer forces will field a better military overall ( the only exception being Israel) Look at this way- who is going to be more enthusiastic about serving in the military- someone who wants to be there, or someone who was forced to?
324661
No, the military is by choice right now.  Now, if the draft comes around, (pray it doesn't) if they have anything to do with their kids not going, throw them out of office right then.
416311
In some countries, men and women are required to serve in the military.  Forcing people to do so won't guarantee that they will become better citizens, gain maturity or wisdom or even that they will get into better shape physically.  \n\nThe military in this country is a fine option for some, but it definitely isn't for everybody.  Maybe a better option would be calling for one year of military or humanitarian service which would open up more options while still giving the US a specific period of service from each person.  \n\nPersonally, I think forcing anyone into military service is a poor choice.  I wouldn't want to be alongside someone who it there by force and not giving their all.  I don't want the person who holds the cure for cancer or AIDS or the next Shakespeare to be held back by a year or two of mandatory service.  \n\nMandatory service could be far more detrimental to this country than beneficial.
298573
It was a bad idea. I think Bush wanted to do it for his daddy.
986260
In many countries this is common.  I have considered the ramifications...I did oppose the draft and still do...but I think a year of national service, with a choice of fields, would benefit not only our country but also the young person.
190169
Would you really want those two over there fighting for you?  No.  You want people who knows what it means to fight for something bigger than yourself over there and they are only there because they volunteered.  Everyone over there volunteered by signing the dotted line.  They knew when they joined that this is what they were joining for and that is what they wanted.  The twins don't so why force them?