Comments on: The next new fight: A smaller military, or back to the draft

By: aaron

aaron — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:40:53 +0000

I’m 22 never been in the army. Do not plan on joining either. I want to but my wife and kids keep me from that. I do support a draft. I mean look at this countries young men these days. If they were to bring back the draft right this second, I would kiss my kids and wife and proudly go. I mean there might be a lot of reasons for people not voluntarily joining but I dont foresee there being a big fight about it. Most young people are confused about their life anyways. So that might be the push they need. Their are a lot fo benefits for joining. I mean hey you may not come back from Iraq or Afghanistan but if you die at least it wasnt in vain.

By: C.V. Compton Shaw

C.V. Compton Shaw — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:19:00 +0000

I served with the U.S. Army; 4th ID; 2/8th Inf.; Republic of Vietnam 1969-1970.
The danger of a military draft in which the electoral majority is composed of individuals who are either unwilling and/or unable to serve in the military, especially the combat arms, is that the same will turn on those who do serve and discriminate against, oppress, and denigrate the same while granting themselves privilege in employment, education, and otherwise over the same. That is exactly what happened after the War in Vietnam (affirmative action, feminism, the anti-Vietnam Veteran movement). It is both in their interest and power to do the same. They DID THE SAME.
As a result of the aforementioned,unless electoral representation (the right to vote) is linked to mandatory military service, I am opposed to a military draft.
The following is the URL to a web site which contains an excellent article by US Representative Ron Paul which opposes a military draft.

http://www.debate-central.org/2006/research/a-draft-violates-individual-liberty

By: Bob in Winder

Bob in Winder — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:48:49 +0000

I voted for Allen Buckley, a good, honest Conservative.. Cost Saxby’s Lobbyist buddies 3+ million, sure they will get it back but it felt good anyway.

By: RetiredSoldier

RetiredSoldier — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:04:08 +0000

The tea party in my home town was planned at my business, been there and done that.

Guess my numbers for service add up. You need to be careful when fire the shotgun, you may be hitting friendlies. In addition, be careful because perfect is the enemy of good. I assume you wouldn’t prefer Jim Martin or Max Cleland over Saxby?

In fact I have a great idea, why not run yourself. Then you can be pissed off at yourself.

By: Bob in Winder

Bob in Winder — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:38:55 +0000

I was drafted spent 15+ months with the guns in the Central Highlands at 3 different fire bases.

If you are really a Conservative you need to join either the Libertarian or Tea Party. The only difference between the Georgia RINO and Democratic party is 1 is white and the other is black. Wake up America we are being sold out to the Lobbyist.

By: RetiredSoldier

RetiredSoldier — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:13:02 +0000

Forgot this one, I never called Ga Values a coward. I have no idea how he did in Vietnam, but one should always presume military service as honorable unless their are facts otherwise.

By: RetiredSoldier

RetiredSoldier — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:08:16 +0000

Didn’t know I was starting a war, several facts:

Never passed over I retired in 1996 as an 05 of Infantry. Retired prior to the 06 board meeting.

Only thing I said about Ckambliss is he has a nice family though yes I voted for him over liberals like Martin et al.

I consider myself a conservative and vote that way. I don’t think military service is a necessary qualification for elective office, though that is always a good thing.

Yes I oppose a draft Ga Values seems to support, but if the political decision is made to reinstitute one (not likely) all should be drafted that are medically qualified.

Bob in Winder your military qualifications are?

Just so you know where I come from, my Grandfather served in the Navy in WWI, My father in the Navy in WWII and Korea, my brother in the Marines in Vietnam and I until 96 in the Army. I feel fairly secure we have “been on the job” our fair share.

By: Ga Values

Ga Values — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:36:34 +0000

Bo Chambliss LOBBYIST…YOUR FATHER IS AS LOW AS YOU CAN GET.

By: Bo Chambliss LOBBYIST

Bo Chambliss LOBBYIST — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:58:45 +0000

I am with RetiredSoldier, Saxby was too busy playing college baseball to be drafted into the Army. The family doctor took care of the details and Saxby got out Scott free. As you know Saxby is the LOBBYIST best friend he is the most cost effective way to get an earmark. It was not Saxby fault that he had to play golf with Tiger Woods and could not attend the Senate hearings on VA care and he had to vote to cut spending on VA care to pay for earmarks he had promised.

By: Bob in Winder

Bob in Winder — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:34:46 +0000

Gary 8:19 pm

Ga Values served in Viet Nam and RetiredSoldier called him a coward yet he defends the coward, draft dodger Saxby Chambliss. RetiredSoldier owes Ga Values an apology.