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 @9HQKXDPLiberalanswered…11mos11MO

Neither, service should be a choice not an obligation but if inherently needed in times of war, preparations must be of education and skill development alongside harbouring training in combat knowledge.

 @9DMPD5HLiberalfrom Bataan  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but it shouldn't only be limited to prioritizing military combat skills, but also in the field of giving aid (medic), and enhancing skills needed to survive if an unwanted war came through. They also should consider the abilities of each person considering that every person is different in terms of health and capabilities.

 @968VFXTfrom Bohol  answered…2yrs2Y

 @968V3BVDemocraticfrom Mindoro Occidental  answered…2yrs2Y

This would be good for people who have to job instead of everyone because people who have a dream would rather focous on that. Probably mandate them to undecided and people with no jobs?

 @96882QVLiberalfrom Mindoro Occidental  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9675LD3from Mindoro Occidental  answered…2yrs2Y

No, because of some 18 year old's has no capability such as being quick person, or such be an intelligent in the field, Examples of Health relations, heart diseased people, people with ad-hd

 @8VFQ4CWLiberalfrom Mindoro Occidental  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, especially the men so the Filipino citizens can be more independent.

 @9CXDCSXLiberalfrom Mindoro Occidental  answered…1yr1Y

No, our armed forces is too woefully understaffed, inadequate, corrupt, and under equipped.

 @9B8JM8TLiberalfrom Abra  answered…2yrs2Y

 @982VVVKfrom Agusan del Sur  answered…2yrs2Y

No, Service should be a choice and Guns are still illegal here so why bother lmao

 @92T7YGWLiberalfrom Mindoro Occidental  answered…3yrs3Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Would the obligation to serve in the military for a year influence your voting decisions or political involvement?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Do you feel that the discipline and structure of the military could be an effective tool in shaping responsible adults, or is it too restrictive?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How might a year of mandatory service affect relationships and family planning for young adults?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

If given a choice, would you prefer alternative forms of national service, such as in healthcare or community work, over military service?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How do you perceive the balance between individual freedom and civic duty when considering a year of compulsory military service?

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, Milton Fridman claimed that Conscription is inadequate in capitalist countries

 @9334YP3answered…3yrs3Y

  Deletedanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but also include First Responder as an alternative to military service

 @93BW4X4 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Citizens should be required to provide service in some form, but not required military service.

 @3H2PX7Kanswered…4yrs4Y

No, but everyone should be required to do two years of some sort of service work (military, government, nonprofit, etc.)

 @8YT8Q57 from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8ZGR65P from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

 @6HDD83R from California  answered…4yrs4Y

the age of enlistment should be at 21 years, joining the military should be on a voluntary and unpaid basis rather than mandatory (e.g. conscription)

 @4ZTD62Kanswered…4yrs4Y

 @5PYQTKR from Alaska  answered…4yrs4Y

 @78S5M87 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

 @kgtiberius from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but should incentivize National Service (including military) bonus for those who serve (such as tuition, education, financial reward of mortgage/rent and/or 401K pension programs).

 @MilesBHuff from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

  @RichardYRodgers from Maryland  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but two years of any kind of national service, ie. military, peace corps, etc. for college-aged individuals.

 @7W3SBDC from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this would be a giant waste of money and resources. There is no need, there are more men and women enlisted than ever to where they're having to cut bak on enlistment benefits. Also having people who don't want to be there will cause trouble and it will get to the point where they'll have these mandated people piecing a puzzle together for a days work (the supply will exceed the demand).

 @7VSJ8PL from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

 @85QWNPG from Colorado  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only those with a criminal background and only if we have an abolition of both the 13th amendment, as well all incentives of both recruiters and prisons to meet quotas, would also add the abolition of private prison systems all together.

 @8F3TJ7L from Utah  answered…4yrs4Y

If it can be done in a way to reduce the aggressive recruitment tactics of the military that pull in the most vulnerable individuals, then yes, though there should be exemptions available.

 @8G7N5PG from Nebraska  answered…4yrs4Y

2 years active or 4 reserve (while attending college) to earn free college

 @8GBKPRX from California  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but they should be required to provide one year of some form of government service

 @8GMPK8G from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but I think we should stay there till we are 21. We will have the discipline then and if we want out at 21 we will have a better view on things and can come out and have a better idea of what we want our future to look like.

 @8HQ9Y3F from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and it should be at least three years they should also have access to insurance and education after serving.

 @moglenmo from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, it should be two years of service but the citizen should have a choice between military or civil service through a system like Americorps.

 @8JQ6Q2H from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

No, unless we are in war, then enlist as many 18 year olds as possible. But when were not in war, not everyone is fit to be in the military service, they will break.

 @8JN8BGC from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but provide more benefits for service to encourage young people to enlist.

 @LangworthyUS9th from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No. I do belive that giving some young adults the option of going into the military instead of going to prison for some offenses would be beneficial in many ways. One it would help rehabilitate them and give them a sense of pride and honor. It will also strengthen our national defense.

  @buday4vancouver from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

1 year health screening and training, to see if they like it. No combat or tours.

 @8QVWDD7 from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

No, Requiring Someone to serve in the military is unconstitutional

 @8R5FPDD from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

  @8RQ55J4 from Nebraska  answered…4yrs4Y

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation and abolish selective services

 @Maxx48503800 from California  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but with a possible deferment to the Army Corp of Engineers. There they can learn a trade and help rebuild American's crumbling infrastructure.

 @8SSR7YY from Tennessee  answered…4yrs4Y

everyone that is able should have to have some kind of tie with the military because it is a good way of motivation and experience

 @8T2WB2B from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, with the option of national service rather than military service. (E.g. community involvement programs)

 @8XNT9ZQ from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

The military does not want criminals, they like people who have education and skills. Few children at age 18 know what direction they want to pursue, public service for a year - be it military or other service would be very beneficial to aiding maturity for youth. Colleges today generally prolong adolescence.

 @AaronAmede from Maine  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, 4 years of service in the reserves in exchange for 4 years of college tuition free.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, but enforce anyone aged 18+ and of either sex to conscript in the event of a major war

 @8ZRVN7J from Connecticut  answered…3yrs3Y

No, service should be a choice. The people we'd be mandating to serve would do more harm than good.

 @92ZYZRW from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

There should be two years of mandatory service or 4 years and immunity to the draft or further conscription.

 @spaceUnicorn018 from VI  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only because the country is currently in a complicated geopolitical situation

 @8Y6XX9F from Massachusetts  answered…3yrs3Y

 @93T2Z95answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, they should be required to provide at least 2 years, but only in the reserves, which includes mandatory boot camp and training.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, Milton claimed that conscription is inadequate in capitalist countries

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, Milton Friedman argued that conscription was unfair in capitalist countries.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, Milton Friedman argues that conscription is unfair in capitalist countries.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, Milton Friedman argues that conscription is unfair in a capitalist country..

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How would a mandatory year of military service at 18 impact your plans for education or starting a career?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

If you had to serve for a year, which skills would you hope to gain from the military that could be beneficial in civilian life?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Can you imagine benefits in personal growth from compulsory military service, or do you believe it would be an unnecessary hardship?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How do you think mandatory military service at 18 could affect the sense of national identity and unity among young people?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

In what ways do you think requiring a year of military service might change your perspective on global conflicts and national security?

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