What will you do if they reinstate the draft?
831588
i would probably take a nap.
1095759
Commit a misdemeanor and get the hell out of the military.\n\n-J.
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?
967037
It would depend on how draft laws are written. But the draft has about as much chance of being reinstated as Michael Richards has opening at the Apollo Theater. In the past only sons weren't exempt, but a sole surviving son was. That was the premise for Saving Private Ryan.
389604
Organize a protest and hit the streets.  The only way to support the troops is to prevent them from being sent to die in an elective war that can't be won on our own.
770220
Not if you have a bar to re-enlistment. You fried your @ss as well as your brain.
788962
The way this draft would be set up would be for men AND women. It's not necessarily all combat jobs, especially if you claim conscientious objector status.\n\nThe likelihood of it happening are slim to none. It would be political suicide. People would riot in the streets. History has shown us that conscription is not the way.\n\nAnd history would repeat itself.
906137
They are talking  if the draft is ever brought back, which as a Retired Senior Enlisted, I really doubt, it will include a section where schooling does not exempt anyone from the draft after they receive the degree they are presently enrolled in.  In other words, you can only stay in college for so many years and you would still serve your time.  \nAs to disagreeing, you can file as a conscientious objector, however read about those in IRAQ who have refused to return or go at all.  They have been charged or will be charged and will face a Military Courts Martial which will ruin their life.  For your information and that of other doubters, a Military Courts Martial carries the same weight as a Federal Court or State Court Conviction.  You lose all rights and have a very hard time finding a decent job anywhere.  Stop and think, is it really worth ruining your life.  All wars are horrid and take many lives, however history has shown that most of them have been necessary to prevent a tyranny from taking over.  What about Hitler in World War II?  What would have happened had no one stopped him?  What language do you think you would be speaking today?\nMaybe you should read the lyrics to a song called: An Open Letter to My Teenage Son. \nIf the website does not work, simply go to any search engine: Type in Lyrics>An Open Letter To My Teenage Son and it will bring up the site for you.  I read it again the other night and it still holds the same meaning as when the father recorded it.\nTo the Soldier who posted on here in reply to your question:\n\nTake Care my Friend, there are those of us out there who support you and what you are doing.  It is not an easy task when the one sided media posts the information they want the public to know.\nTake Care and We Salute You Folks OVER THERE 100%.\n\nA Retired Chief Petty Officer
813580
No to the Draft. If things get rough and personal, I guarantee you that we have plenty of brave souls who will run to enlist. They will make America proud.
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.
878157
Unless we encounter a situation where many more troops are drastically needed, I think a volunteer army is the way to go. I think the call for a return to the draft is more of a criticism of hypocrisy than anything else. After all, it's much easier to support a war when you know that you or no one you care about will be put in danger. It's easy to blame Bush and the neoconservatives for the failures in Iraq now, but this war would have never happened without the support of a solid majority of the American people. But if a draft had been enabled from the beginning of this war I think that there would have been alot of people who would have had very different opinions about how necessary invading Iraq was (including myself).\n\nBut just because drafting kids into the army isn't a good idea doesn't mean that having some required civil service isn't either. Why shouldn't young people serve the country in some way? Give them peaceful options (like re-building the Gulf Coast) but If they choose the military, that's great. It might actually remind people that everyone has a duty to their country, not just the soldiers.
960778
THE QUESTION ON HOW IT WORKS:\n\nIn war time, if the nation state does not have enough volunteers and career servicemen in the armed forces, the the government may, at will, issue notice that eligible male (usually male) MUST report to armed services duty.   \n\nThe US, did away with the draft in 1973, and in 2004 created what is known as 'the all volunteer-army'.    Though this contradicts the fact that US has imposed involuntarily reenlistment after voluntary service was completed.  This has happened in both Golf Wars.\n\nThough the draft is official done away with, the US has what is known as Selective Service System.  This a a contingency system where young men are required to register in case the country ever needs to resume a draft.
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Perhaps "Chainsawisback" would have been content if you would have ask "Do you think the draft should be reinstated and women included."  How petty some of us are.  I will stroke you "Chainsaw" you are so smart!\n\nI am all for reinstatement of the draft.  I believe that everyone should have a legal and moral obligation to protect the government that gives them the opportunity to live a better life.  \n\nWomen have fought for and won equal rights.  Rights I believe they deserved.  Along with equal rights should come equal obligations.\n\nNo one should be exempt except those that are mentally or physically impaired.  Those that object to war can work in social service programs or National Parks. \n\nMany in our country get a jump start at the better life by avoiding public service.  Many get rich while others make it possible by serving, fighting, dying and being injured. Too many politicians that involve us in wars have escaped service in the Arm Forces and this should be stopped.  The freedom all Americans enjoy should be paid for by all Americans.
712514
Charles Rangel is the Representative who wants the draft reinstated.  \n\nJohn Kerry is the Senator who is pro-draft.
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Charlie really thinks re-instituting the draft will deter our decisions to go to war, in that children of the senate and house could be drafted.\n\nThat's somewhat of a reach.\n\nI don't want to chance filling our army with people who don't want to join.  Not a good idea right now.  Campus riots would be everywhere.\n\nCan't answer your other questions right now, you did your research and are way ahead of me.
219041
i'll leave the country..and go somewhere...reorganise a terrific fighting force..return back fight those dicks...and throw them outta my country...whatever i wont live as slave..nor let my country be a slave to any .
746733
Report, testify and then go into hiding.\n\nCoach