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"There is one way we might be able to succeed in Iraq," wrote the ex-captains, all of whom saw service in Iraq between 2003 and 2006.
"To continue an operation of this intensity and duration, we would have to abandon our volunteer military for compulsory service. Short of that, our best option is to leave Iraq immediately.
Originally posted by BlueRaja
Additionally, Captains have nothing to do with policy decisions.
Originally posted by Silcone Synapse
In the UK the Generals usually say that our Military is now far more professional than it was during the days of conscription-due to the fact that the soldiers of today are there because that is the job they have chosen-rather than been forced into.
Originally posted by Djarums
Now that is the opinion of knowledgeable military officers. That's why the only people who are usually pro-draft are gum flapping politicians. Why? Because they know nothing about modern warfare. Any officer worth his uniform knows exactly why drafts are bad in this day and age.
Oh and lemme tell you... you think Abu Ghraib was bad? Oh boy....