[retiredguy123]

Some people have often suggested mandatory Government service for everyone when they turn 18. This would be way too expensive because of the enforcement, supervision, and food and housing costs that it would require. The benefits to the country would be far less than the cost.

[Bay Kid]

Once unemployment is over they will maybe go back to work???

[PennBF]

Is drafting a person into the military "involuntary servitude?". Where was I when my two brothers and father were drafted in WWII? I guess they could have claimed involuntary servitude and sued the Government? If the excuse for draft is the country was under attack, what the heck is the rioters taking over 6 city blocks in Seattle and preventing police from entering the area? There is a concern these criminals could end up in a "fox hole" with some. Am I wrong that murders, thieves, etc were part of the draft in WWII? I don't remember anyone asking a draftee if he or she had committed a crime when in the fox hole? In fact some enlisted to avoid prosecution from crimes. It is amazing how a Drill Sargent and the right penalties and consequences can get a reluctant person to see the light! We are blessed with the opportunity to change behaviors and little reasons, where appropriate not to!

[Gulfcoast]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Once unemployment is over they will maybe go back to work???

Doing what? Who is going to hire a known rioter/looter? I think that these people are going to wind up deeply regretting their actions. They got caught up in mob hysteria and made some really bad choices, I get that. But now that the dust is starting to settle....what do you do with them? It's sad.

[tophcfa]

Partial solution won’t work. Reason. The military is looking for good people to serve and protect.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by Joe V.

This is sarcasm right? I could never trust a rioter forced into the military near me in combat.

During WWII the Germans had penal units that were put into battles with little chance of survival. If they didn't attack, the SS would execute them. It's called motivation.

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by PennBF

I believe a partial solution to the rioting and consequences is to automatically draft those that have rioted and their enlistment would be for a minimum of 4 years. Either the 4 years are served as military or 6 years in jail if they try for a discharge through
some of the escape clauses (AWOL,etc). the penalty is 6 years in prison from the day the offense occured. Tough drill sargents would be assigned to their special units and.A percent to the Marines and a percentage to the Army.Since they rioted and tried to overthrow the US Government they will get a lesson on what "freedom means and the US Constitution". Protesting is one thing, rioting and destroying property and killing and asualt is another!!

Works for me!