Conscription

Forcing the Military What if there was no push to persuade young people to go to college after graduation, but a push for them to go off and fight for their country? We would have a culture of breeding warriors and not innovative thinkers and creators. Not only that, but people would only look forward to obtaining a higher education if they made it out of the military unscathed. This would be the reality of the United States if we were to impose a mandatory two year military requirement on young…

Lasting from 1789 to 1799, the French Revolution had a momentous impact beyond its immediate short-term goals. For the French revolutionaries, the war was an effort against the aristocratic privilege and monarchical tyranny that prevailed in the 18th century, but in the years to come, others engaged in warfare would acknowledge that the Revolution’s implications extended these aims. While historians disagree on how to interpret the long-term success of the French Revolution, it is indisputable…

Forcing citizens of the US to fight. In the claimed to be “free” country, men were forced to partake in a war that they may not have been comfortable with. Is this freedom? This is not freedom. It is really just the opposite. If the county's most important attribute is freedom and democracy then why did the draft rioters of New York City not have a choice on whether on not they would fight in the war? Why was their an opting-out price that created social barriers? In the draft riot of 1863 this…

Conscription World War 1 was one of the first major global conflicts. The war began on the 28th of July 1914 and ended on the 11th of November 1918. The First World War was a milestone in the history of our world and was a horrific term of events. During the time of World War 1 Billy Hughes, the Prime Minister of Australia called a referendum on conscription, a process where men around Australia would be forced to attend war at random. This was due to the limited numbers of men fighting in war,…

Strength in Numbers (A discussion over reinstatement of conscription) Are you willing to make sacrifices to ensure the future of freedoms and prosperity provided within the United States of America’s borders? Some individuals would argue that it is every able bodied American’s duty to protect our way of life. One method capable of achieving this lofty goal that has been and is used by governments worldwide is conscription. Conscription is a mandatory enrollment in a government service or…

between Canadians of French and English descent. An example of this conflict lies around the concept of conscription being present in Canada during World War I. Conscription in World War I strengthened existing tensions from military volunteer rates and separated nationalistic British Canadians from French Canadians. Existing tensions were present during the time of the introduction of conscription, and negative feelings towards French Canadians and their participation in the war were…

Glory and War There are numerous of reasons why men and women decide to join the military. From the brotherhoods that are made, the leadership skills, traveling the world, or even as a road to college, joining the military provides a plethora of options to choose for your life. But for the reason of wanting the thirst for war and wanting to go into battle should not be the reason for joining the army. The theme “there is no glory in war”, is portrayed in All Quiet on the Western Front by the…

Only 25% of Americans are qualified to be in the military, the other 75% are not qualified because they’re either drug users, obese, medically unfit, failed to graduate high school, or have criminal records. Although making it mandatory could help some people, it has a lot of potentially long term side effects. Military enlistment should not be mandatory because it could potentially put your life at risk, it puts your life on hold, and not everybody is fit for it. Compulsory military enlistment…

I have not been aware of that some countries have the policy of having to have at least two years of military service until now. Having just been informed of this and living in a free country no I don’t think the United States should have a similar policy as then not everyone would be free to do what they want no matter what the situation. However, I think in the United States people should at least consider enrolling in the military, as it would bring a purpose for some people rather than just…

Have you ever considered joining the military? A lot of people feel the military lifestyle is not for them. This essay will explain reasons why joining the military is beneficial. First reason why people should join the military is the military pays for all expenses. Another reason why people should join the military is the military offers close relationships with other Americans. Lastly, people should join the military because it helps people stay out of trouble. Americans should be required to…