a message of peace.

[driftu]

http://www.etherzone.com/2004/beam060104.shtml

i have nothing to add to this.

[Hyatus]

It's highly significant that today there is a strong movement afoot in Congress to reinstate the draft. Today, every male of age eighteen is required to register with the Selective Service System for the eventuality of a draft. Re-enlistment rates, overall, are way down and morale is generally low among our troops in Iraq. This is not surprising. They are mercenaries; not much different from the Hessians that King George II hired to suppress our insurrection.

It's been almost two centuries since any American soldier fought and died for 'our way of life'. They have been fighting for some demented leaders' desire to impose their wills on others. In every case, there have been strong behind the scenes forces who have been trying to line their own pockets and this one is no different. It's sad to have to say but it is a dishonor to their memories to deny the truth.

i hate being 19

[chaser29]

Originally Posted by Hyatus

It's highly significant that today there is a strong movement afoot in Congress to reinstate the draft. Today, every male of age eighteen is required to register with the Selective Service System for the eventuality of a draft. Re-enlistment rates, overall, are way down and morale is generally low among our troops in Iraq. This is not surprising. They are mercenaries; not much different from the Hessians that King George II hired to suppress our insurrection.

It's been almost two centuries since any American soldier fought and died for 'our way of life'. They have been fighting for some demented leaders' desire to impose their wills on others. In every case, there have been strong behind the scenes forces who have been trying to line their own pockets and this one is no different. It's sad to have to say but it is a dishonor to their memories to deny the truth.

i hate being 19

Today, every male of age eighteen is required to register with the Selective Service System: This has always been the case more so than just today..

They are mercenaries; not much different from the Hessians that King George II hired to suppress our insurrection: Very big difference between 1-mercenaries and the troops. 2-Hessians and the troops. Very big difference with the way of life comparrisons..

The draft conflict has been occuring for a long time and will continue on an endless journey, unless a major conflict should arise where some how a loophole has been found and the bill gets passed..

As for being 19, enjoy it...