All in all I feel like this is a terrible idea to the point of absurdity. Having something like a "voluntary, but expected" American Service Corps run by priva

All in all I feel like this is a terrible idea to the point of absurdity. Having something like a "voluntary, but expected" American Service Corps run by private companies is a terrible idea. What's next, should we privatize the military as well. Unicorns have money, maybe they can run the Coast Guard. This is essentially the argument. Let's say this "voluntary, but expected" draft is a good idea but let's also say that since 18 year olds are still completing their education and still developing their brains we keep them learning or starting a career. This will continue to inject energy into the workforce. On the other hand, older workers are loosing productivity and as they retire draw health and other government benefits that are a drag on the economy. So let's flip it around and propose that: A year of "voluntary, but expected" service is requested from those Americans seeking to retire and/or draw government benefits with some exceptions for health. Able bodied seniors should not object, after all Facebook will pay then $15K for their year of service where ever and whatever that is. How many legislators are still in favor now?