Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Volunteer Military?

Tom Ricks posted an incredibly passionate, incredibly articulate letter from a Marine who served four tours in Iraq on the myths of the all volunteer force, making a very strong argument for a drafted force. 

Of course, a draft would have its own problems.  I am not sure whether this guy is right, but I am far from certain that he is wrong.  Putting the burden on the few is dysfunctional.  Lots of stuff here to chew over and think about. 

2 comments:

Steve Greene said...

1) Good to have you back.
2) That link was fascinating.

Unknown said...

Thanks, I enjoyed that very much.
I recommend checking out the discussion that followed if you haven't already.

I'm in the same boat; I don't agree with him entirely but there's a lot there to think about...