Conscription?

[AustinC]

I have ocean front property in New Mexico to sell...

 

[Van]

Brother, the US armed forces have been an all volunteer force for over 45 years. Please don’t compare the US to what Putin is doing.

peace to you

I didn't. Why do you misrepresent me?
1) Our constitution bans involuntary servitude.
2) SCOTUS rules the constitution's ban does not apply to the draft.
3) Government of the people, by the people, for the people obtains authority from the consent of the governed.

 

[canadyjd]

You said:

Imagine Russian boys ill trained and armed with WWII weapons being mowed down in Ukraine, as they encounter the "smart" weapons being utilized by Ukraine?

If we believe in "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" as inalienable rights, we could not justify conscription either in Russia or in the USA. If we believe government power comes from the "consent" of the governed, we could not justify conscription.

I responded:

Brother, the US armed forces have been an all volunteer force for over 45 years. Please don’t compare the US to what Putin is doing.

peace to you

You then responded:

I didn't. Why do you misrepresent me? …..

There is no responding to someone who denies what they clearly stated only a few posts prior.

Thanks for the conversation

peace to you

 

[Van]

If we believe in "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" as inalienable rights, we could not justify conscription either in Russia or in the USA.

Please don’t compare the US to what Putin is doing.

There is no responding to someone who denies what they clearly stated only a few posts prior.

Thanks for the conversation

peace to you

Saying conscription is wrong, no matter the country, is not equating Russia and America. Your charge was false.