"Well argued and reasoned, as usual, Seth. I hope you're right. But the mechanisms for a draft are in place, and with another 9/11 (esp one with Syrian or Iranian "backing," of course) and the need to spread our superior values at gunpoint to more countries to prevent additional attacks (as well as kicking Ay-rab ass), you'd need something like a draft, if not the real thing. 'Else, where would the troops come from? DP"
I think few people in the military or DC generally want a draft; it'll be a panicked reaction to the Middle East exploding or if there's another terrorist attack in the U.S. Maybe more likely under a Kerry than a Bush---Kerry's national service rhetoric lends itself to conscription.
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