“..I have several friends and associates, all conservatives, who are pro-draft....”
I don’t think with a 2014 mission, for the active Army, of 57,000 recruits (Reserves another 15,569) - getting a draft will not put much skin in the game for All American.
This web site shows the Army recruiting requirements. It was around 80,000 (active) for a number of years but has been falling the last couple of years down to now 57,000.
http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/apa/goals.htm
Balancing the Pros and Cons I think the Cons outweigh the Pros.
“Balancing the Pros and Cons I think the Cons outweigh the Pros.”
Headcount requirements will be going up. Combat units are understaffed right now. And, as I mentioned, when I become POTUS I am going to militarize the southern border which will require at least a division. Besides, the draft is about principal, no deferments, no exemptions. When ones number comes up, one goes, whether there’s a large need or small need. That’s not the point.