Mandatory Service

Rodricks has a brilliant idea. I think the intention behind it, to connect people to the war, connect people to the government, is necessary. The problem is the the general public allows the government to perpetrate violence on others because it really does not effect 7pm dinner or the Sunday game.A requirement may spark a revolt, or at least a much needed change. And Rodricks' offers options, not everyone needs to go to the front lines, their efforts could be channeled into community building with is also a worth cause.

I do not think that a military is necessary, but people assume that it is, perhaps if the general public were affected as a whole, at least with the threat of losing someone they know, then they would care. Maybe we would look to peace instead of 'shoot now, question' attitude.