[templar]

Mandatory military service is an insult to the men and women called by honor, duty and a warrior's heart to serve.

So what does the country do when there aren't enough volunteers in time of war? Surrender? Maybe we should have surrendered in WWII rather than draft anyone?

The Consitiution recognized the need to raise armies in time of need, the draft is constitutional when it is needed (USSC ruled on it already several times), it is an insult to no one. Honorable service in the military is just as honorable whether you are drafted or you volunteer.

[dasboot]

Comparing my apple to your orange, friend. What about when there's no national emergency?

Some warriors are born; others made: One seeks the battle, the other has it thrust upon him. Both serve with honor when heeding the call.

[RussP]

So what does the country do when there aren't enough volunteers in time of war? Surrender? Maybe we should have surrendered in WWII rather than draft anyone?

You raise the friggin' pay. What the hell are you doing on a conservative website if you can't figure that out?