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nobodyandproudyesterday at 5:11 PM2 repliesview on HN

That argument falls flat, when considering regions like the Ukraine that are fighting for survival today.

And when contrasting with earlier times like the Civil War, where a draft was unpopular: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrollment_Act


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nkriscyesterday at 5:29 PM

Drafts, and by extension wars, should be unpopular. War should be the last resort that no one wants to take. No one should be cheering for a war they won't have to participate in.

War has become too remote and comfortable for most Americans.

rhcom2yesterday at 5:18 PM

I don't think I follow why your examples contradict the argument. A draft will always be unpopular.

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