[okie01]

My supposition is that most 17 year olds are not mature enough to make decisions that are as important as enlisting in military service. Some may be but most aren't.

First, I believe one has to be 18 to enlist in the military.

Second, if we're allowing employers and colleges to recruit on campus, are you contending that H.S. seniors aren't mature enough to make decisions about where they will go to work or pursue a degree, either?

[evad]

First, I believe one has to be 18 to enlist in the military.

Yes

Second, if we're allowing employers and colleges to recruit on campus, are you contending that H.S. seniors aren't mature enough to make decisions about where they will go to work or pursue a degree, either?

Yes...I contend that the "majority" of 17 year olds in high school are very immature and have little or no idea what they want to make of their lives. They know little or nothing about consequences for their actions and need strict guidance by their parents, teachers and others of influence.