Congress attempts to bring slavery back to the U.S.

[archerships]

Via infojunkies:

"...Compulsory "National Service" (military) for all Americans?
On 7 January 2003 the Universal National Act was introduced to the senate by Rep. Rangel and Sen. Hollings. It would require all men and women between the ages of 18-26 to 'perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security'...."

Comments

[hiddendreams.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's nice! NOT!

Grrrrrr!!!

[blueadept.livejournal.com]

Costa Rica, here I come. They don't even have a standing army, and 10% of their Congress is Libertarian.

When the federal government gets a stick up its ass, even moving to NH won't help. :(

[visgoth.livejournal.com]

What are the chances this will ever see discussion, let alone a vote?

[visgoth.livejournal.com]

In your opinion, I mean...

[visgoth.livejournal.com]

Nevermind. Found my answer. It's been sent to die in committee.

[crasch.livejournal.com]

I have no idea. I'm appalled that they're even considering it.

[boffo.livejournal.com]

This is just political posturing. It's not gonna happen.

[ivanafox.livejournal.com]

Ugh.

The Best Analysis

[bhv.livejournal.com]

The best historic analysis that I have been able to find leads me to believe that within 10 years or less the United States Government probably institute service for your country at the barrel of a gun.

Richard Maybury http://www.chaostan.com is a remarkably insightful analysist and a great writer. I highly recommend his book titled, "The 1000 Year War" and his WW I and WW II books.