Congress is getting ready for a draft

[NYxCalm]

come on now... as morg said: "u.s" americans got it good. in other countries (i.e S.Korea, Germany) military service is mandatory. it is true that those who're already serving can easily talk down to the naysayers, but... it is controversial. i admit that as a servicemen: however, one has to objectively look back at past generations.

what did your granpie do for his country? (back in the good ol' days)

are you a immigrant to another host country? if you've pledged your allegiance and enjoy the benefits/perks: why not give back?
in this "what can you do for me" driven world, whatever happaned to the "what can i do for you" ethos? come what may- you all have voices/sway in what representation goes on in your respective government. (unless you live in commie land h.k, where they roll tanks over you in tiananmen square).

sit down, watch some anime and sing kumbaya. my lord... *