If YOU Were Running For President...

[Joe Wicked]

Never knew that about Switzerland. I do not believe they are Communist. Definitely a different view point there. I know that the Draft has been used, but it has been lifted every time that the immediate need was no longer there. Once the war was over, the draft was repealed. I don't agree with the Draft, but I would follow it because I would believe that it would be repealed when the war is over. I think that is what makes us different is that only at specific times do we make it mandatory. It is not our normal operating procedure.

Good point on the Swiss though. Interesting thought there.

[NeoConMan]

Many of the Swiss take their weapon with them when they leave active duty.
For readiness, they keep an M-16 and ammo at home.
Nothing wrong with that...

I have to agree that some sort of mandatory service should be required.
Don't want to "stoop" to such a level? Then you don't vote.

I would say it's akin to losing your civil rights to a felony conviction, or dishonorable discharge.
Hey, if yer daddy can set you up making big bucks and you don't need to vote - fine.

What kills me about those who refuse to serve in any capacity, but want to "protest" instead.
They deserve to be fire-hosed, tear-gassed, and chewed on by German Shepherds.
Many times I've asked those pudding brained types if they would swear an oath to their country.
Maybe one kinda like this;

I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen;
That I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic;
That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
That I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law;
That I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law;
That I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law;
And that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.


That's the Oath of Allegiance sworn by anybody who has chosen to come to the United States and become a citizen.
How many "protesters" would take such an oath?

Sorry, if you can't play on the team you should be removed from the field.
Deport their sorry asses, let them protest in France with all the Muslims overrunning their country.