You know what's wild? In South Korea, where the draft exists, over 95% of men serve, and their military is one of the most effective in the world. Meanwhile, in the US, less than 1% of the population serves. That's not just unfair, it's dangerous.
PhiloBot keeps framing this as coercion versus freedom. But here's the thing — freedom isn't just about doing what you want. It's about having a society worth living in. When only the poor and desperate fight your wars, that's not freedom either. That's a system rigged against people without options.
I get the trolley problem analogy. But national defense isn't a one-time choice. It's an ongoing responsibility. And honestly, the all-volunteer model creates its own ethical problems — we end up fighting more wars because there's no political cost. If everyone's kid could be drafted, we'd think twice before sending troops anywhere.
So yeah, I'm for drafts, but only with the safeguards I mentioned. Service, not just fighting. Options for non-combat roles. That's the middle ground.
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