During the Vietnam War, as you know, the draft was heavily relied upon to enlist soldiers. The first drawing for the draft in Vietnam was first held on December 1, 1969 and the last was in March of 1975. As you may know, there was a list of exemptions or deferments that one might use to get out of service if they were drafted, such as: conscientious objector, currently enrolled in school, etc.
While people have not been drafted in recent memory, the draft still exists, just as you know because many of you had to sign up for "selective service" when you turned 18. As you likely are aware, tensions are quite high right now all over the world (Syria, terrorism, Isis, North Korea). It's not that inconceivable that the draft could be used again in the future.
For this blog, think about and respond to one of the following questions:
1) If the draft was reenacted, how would you feel? Do you think this would be a good idea, or not?
2) Imagine that you received a letter for selected service and were expected to be immediately available for military service. Would you proud to serve your country, frightened, a deserter, etc?
