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Old 03-19-2023, 02:48 PM
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I was drafted within months of graduating from High School. It was the only lottery I ever won, my number was 20. I did not know it at the time but, it was the best thing that happened to me. I wound up spending 3 years as I did not realize I had to work some place for the rest of my life therefore, I did not retire. Of course like everyone, I wish I would have stayed in. I believe that the US should require every male to spend a couple of years in the service. It would or should change their thought process and our outlook of the future would be brighter.
Bring back the draft for everyone, male, female, other. There are jobs that persons with handicaps could do and might enjoy and be proud to serve.