Mandatory military service and nuclear weapons may be new ideas for Canadians, but other friendly democracies have been using these strategies for decades.
I am not advocating. However, we should all understand that there are many countries with mandatory military service that do not use them in war.
In addition to military preparedness and defence, it can be an opportunity for greater citizen engagement and to significantly invest in training and skills. This has social and economic benefits beyond war.
Sweden has mandatory military service. How many wars have they started in your lifetime.
Again, not taking a position. Just pointing out that mandatory military service does not have to translate into young men in body bags.
I’m anti authoritarian, and that necessarily includes compulsory enlistment. We can also invest in training and skill development without forcing people under threat of state violence to join a military. I am also opposed to the draft no matter where it is still practiced. Anti-draft riots were some of the earliest workers rights movements.
I am not advocating. However, we should all understand that there are many countries with mandatory military service that do not use them in war.
In addition to military preparedness and defence, it can be an opportunity for greater citizen engagement and to significantly invest in training and skills. This has social and economic benefits beyond war.
Sweden has mandatory military service. How many wars have they started in your lifetime.
Again, not taking a position. Just pointing out that mandatory military service does not have to translate into young men in body bags.
I’m anti authoritarian, and that necessarily includes compulsory enlistment. We can also invest in training and skill development without forcing people under threat of state violence to join a military. I am also opposed to the draft no matter where it is still practiced. Anti-draft riots were some of the earliest workers rights movements.