I'm sure most of us are familiar with the draft, whether from current news about expanding its regulations or hearing about it in our classes. The question is, is it really necessary today?
The Selective Service System is a system that prepares the United States for a possible draft. Men aged 18-25 are required to register for military service during peacetime. If the military doesn’t have enough personnel during a war, Congress and the President may issue a draft. The government needs to know who is elligible for military service. This is where the Selective Service System comes in, providing information of all elligible men. While many people are in support of this system (even wanting to expand it to women), others feel that it is unnecessary and outdated.
Men have been drafted in wars throughout our country’s history. Ever since the start of the draft, people have protested it and started riots. The first version of the Selective Service System was used in 1917. In 1948, the Selective Service Act was introduced following the World War II draft. This act laid a foundation for the system we have today.
People in support of the Selective Service System and the draft believe that it is necessary to protect the country. They believe that the system acts as a contingency plan that the country can fall back on. There is a concern of a lack of volunteers if the United States ever does go to war. Many also argue that women should be allowed to register because they are equal to men.
There are also many people opposed to the Selective Service System and the draft. They believe that the draft doesn't have much use, and argue that the military will have sufficient volunteers and public support regardless of whether the Selective Service System is in place. They also argue that the people who have registered for Selective Service are not instantly ready for battle, and that they still need training. In addition, during the conflicts with Iraq and Afghanistan, military forces were expanded without the need of a draft. Casualty levels were also extremely low, and support of the military stayed high even without support of the wars themselves.
Personally, I don't think the Selective Service System and the draft are fully necessary, and I do think they are a little outdated. The US should focus on a volunteering system. I don't think a lack of volunteers for military service is an issue. We already have a strong military force. I also think the public will continue to support our military. However, I understand the people who want to keep it for extra security or in case of emergency, but with significantly fewer casualties in recent years, I feel more confident.
Do you think the Selective Service System should be used today?
Do you think women should be required to register?
Would you want to be drafted?
Sources:
https://www.heritage.org/defense/commentary/the-draft-should-be-left-out-the-cold
https://afsc.org/news/its-time-end-not-expand-selective-service-system
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I do not think the Selective Service System should be used unless totally necessary. I do not think that women should be required to register for the Selective Service. I would most definately not want to be draftedbut would serve my country if I was needed.
I agree. I think if we really needed it, it could have its purpose, but we're not even close to a point where that would be needed currently. I would not want to be drafted either, but I would serve if needed.
I think we should keep the system just in case a big war ever does break out and our military needs the extra support I don't think woman should have to but it should be an option I'd prefer not to be drafted but if I had to I would.
I agree that we should have some sort of backup plan in case a huge war does break out. Even if we're not even close to that point, an emergency could always happen and we should have some kind of preparation.
I think the selective service system is not ideal, but it is necessary. If there are enough military volunteers than it won't come down to this system, but in case their is not this backup is in place. Woman could also become part of this system becuase if need be there are less physical jobs in the military for men and women. I don't think I would want to be drafted.
I don't think the Selective Service System is really needed today. There are many people that already voluntarily joined the Army, Navy, etc. I don't think women should be required to register because if they wanted to be a part of the Army they would've joined. I wouldn't want to be drafted.
I agree that many people have already voluntarily joined the military, so there wouldn't be much need for the SSS save for emergencies.
I think that there would be enough people who would decide to help out their country during a time of war. I think that anyone who wants to help out their country should be allowed to. Even if they are not super strong, there still are other things they could do to help out.
I agree. I think with the current state of the country, we will have enough volunteers, because we already have a strong military force made of volunteers.
i think it should still be here td. yes i belive women should have to sign the draft. no i would not like to be drafted.
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