>Such a program would incorporate not just military service — which would remain voluntary — but also real programs that meet real needs that we all could value

>Such a program would incorporate not just military service — which would remain voluntary — but also real programs that meet real needs that we all could value. It could include, for example, environmental conservation work, pre-K assistance in schools, and senior citizen companionship. Although it spends a lot of time discussing the military, "national service" != "military service." There are plenty of entry level government jobs these people could fill.