A Military Draft, or Conscription.
Before I ask any questions, I'll give a brief overview on the draft.
Short Overview
Conscription refers to a general term for involuntary labor as demanded by a center of authority. Though modern government often uses conscription tactics in a [less] cruel way than before, the draft has had a long history of oppression and human rights failures.
Modern conscription traces back to the Ilkum, which was a general code used to enlist those eligible in the
Babylonian Empire. Though this was forbidden by the code of Hammurabi, it was a common way to find an army at a time of war. Most citizens who disagreed simply left their town, effectively nullifying their requirement.
The draft wasn't always friendly. In fact, it seemed analogous to slavery in its long history. The Turks kidnapped children and young men in a tribute known as the
devşirme. This cruel form of taking the enemy's children was unequivocally a powerful tactic; reducing their work force, lowering population in the long run, and disheartening the enemy as well.
In the Civil War, the Union also established a draft to encourage more people to join the fight. Many simply fled as well, proving ineffective. The draft only made up 6% of Union forces following the
Enrollment Act.
Notes and Statistics
-Not everyone who is conscripted is willing to go to war. It was shown by the massive amount of
draft dodgers that war sparks a feeling of oppression. I'm sorry to break it to government draft-supporters, but the draft dodgers often outsmart the government.
-Historically, there has been resistance to conscription in almost every country and situation where it has been imposed. Draft dodgers were usually scoffed at and called cowards by military brainwashees, but the Vietnam War brought much support for these 'dodgers'.
-The Selective Service System is just a dumbed-down appellative of the original draft. Hiding the draft is different than abolishing it, and it is evident that the government strongly considers re-establishing draft if they need a list of vict- erm... I mean 'enlistees':nonooo:.
-Though women are conscripted in Taiwan, transsexuals are exempt. A quick change of gender and you're free, I guess. They are still either men
or women however, you can't be non-gender.
Subjectively Interpretable Questions
1. What is your position on the draft?
2. If you have a strongly grounded opinion on draft, what makes it morally right or wrong? If possible, use logic (the philosophical definition of logic).
3. Is the draft responsible for gender, age, race, religious discrimination? Explain.
4. Is a Public Service alternative sufficient compensation for conscientious objectors, or is it not? Would you choose Public Service if you were chosen for a draft? Explain.
5.
Inane Bonus: What is, like, your favorite, like, color lol?
Rules
No ad hominems, try to omit redundant points from your argument(s), and none of this: :poke-eye:
-Have fun, hopefully.
Leonard
(Sources:)
1.
Current News from Educate-Yourself.orgdraftindex.shtml
2. usmilitary.about.com/od/deploymentsconflicts/a/
draftprocess.htm
3. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription