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That argument falls flat, when considering regions like the Ukraine that are fighting for survival today. And when contrasting with earlier times like the Civi
by nobodyandproud 6mo ago
That argument falls flat, when considering regions like the Ukraine that are
fighting for survival today.
And when contrasting with earlier times like
the Civil War, where
a draft was unpopular: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrollment_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrollment_Act
- rhcom2 6mo agoI don't think I follow why your examples contradict the argument. A draft will always be unpopular.
- nobodyandproud 6mo agoI misread. I saw the television portion and thought you meant the televised war was what made it all too real.
- nkrisc 6mo agoDrafts, and by extension wars, should be unpopular. War should be the last resort that no one wants to take. No one should be cheering for a war they won't have to participate in. War has become too remote and comfortable for most Americans.