To this day, I'm against the draft. I believe the military is much stronger if it's an all-volunteer organization.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An all-volunteer military is stronger than one based on conscription.
- In plain terms
- A volunteer military is better than forcing people to serve.
- What can you take from it?
- Volunteer forces are stronger than conscripted ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the draft necessary for security?
- Should military service be voluntary?
Another view
Volunteer forces may limit recruitment during major conflicts.
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