[MSF BU]

Because you have the option of refusing to serve. In slavery, they kill you, or at least that is my understanding. Conscripts are also free to leave the country and renounce your citizenship; also not an option for slaves.

[arderkrag]

Heck of a choice. It’s still slavery, plain and simple. If a draft rolls around, I should be able to say “No” with no financial or social consequences from the government.

[Misterioso]

You’re in the wrong forum,bud.

[mdefranc]

“Because you have the option of refusing to serve. In slavery, they kill you, or at least that is my understanding. Conscripts are also free to leave the country and renounce your citizenship....” - MSF BU

Judging from the 60’s SS system, you are wrong on all counts.