PA-09 Support Our Troops--Bring Them Home Now or Support the Draft

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Friday April 27, 2007 · 10:12 AM PDT

2007/04/27 · 10:12

Now that the Senate has passed the $124 billion war spending bill, the President is sure to veto it because it will require that the troops be brought home starting October 1. At this point, those that oppose this occupation have two options—fight or retreat. I’m in favor of fighting. We must call upon those that support giving the President a blank check book without any limitations to wage war to be honest. If you support the continued occupation of Iraq, then you must support the reintroduction of the draft.

Specifically, I believe that supporters of the occupation of Iraq must support Rep. Charles Rangel’s (D-NY) proposal for a draft. Rep. Rangel has proposed that both men and women aged 18-42 be drafted for military or civilian service. Under this program there would be no deferments.

At present, our military is at a breaking point. Tours of duty are being extended. Time at home between tours is being shortened. Soldiers whose enlistments are up are not being allowed to leave the military. Something needs to be done. The Support Our Troops/Keep Our Kids In Iraq Chorus must be called to account. You want to support our troops, then where do you stand on the draft? Put up or shut up.

Supporters of this occupation will claim that we can continue with the all-volunteer force. Don’t believe it for a moment. A small war and occupation with a small country has shown just how ridiculous a notion this is. The President and his supporters will attempt to draw the Democrats as un-patriotic. When he does this, we need to demand that he call for the draft. If the President and his supporters really want to support the troops and they don’t want to bring them home, then they must call for the draft. Let's see how macho and patriotic they are when they start drafting their constituents and their constituents' kids and grandkids. Bring Home the Troops!

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