Is John McCain for a New Military Draft?

Egad. Though this wouldn't affect me personally--no kids, and ineligible for several reasons--I've got to think that much of America would be rattled by a reinstatement of the draft. Including some of John McCain's supporters.

Endless War; End This War

That is the tag-line from this anti-war video. In an example of the amazingly fast pace of communication in media these days, this video is in response to the news that the draft might make a comeback. It's short, and it's relevant, so watch it. Especially if you are draft age, or have draft aged children.



And for more on this concept of "Endless War," as well as the possible draft, check out this article from AmericaBlog (the inspiration for this post): A decade more in Iraq according to Bush's General, David Petraeus. Yes, it's an endless war.

and: Bush's War Czar thinks "it makes sense to certainly consider" a draft

Reinstating the Draft?

Hooboy. Now what is that cut-off age? 42? Let's see, September, October, November, Dec. . . OK, eight months 'til I'm 42. They couldn't possibly get me before that, right? Besides, they might not ask, but I'm tellin'!

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Iraq war boss says US draft 'worth considering'

The top US military officer in charge of coordinating the war effort in Iraq says that it makes sense to consider a return of the draft to meet the military's needs.

Lieutenant General Douglas Lute, who serves as the White House deputy national security adviser, says the all-volunteer military is serving "exceedingly well" and the administration has not decided it needs to be replaced with a draft.

Read more at: ABC News Australia

and a great writeup at: AmericaBlog.com