Journal #24

PRETEND! The US is going to mandate one year of military service when citizens turn 20. This would not guarantee combat, but young men and women would need to serve for one year based on their abilities and education. For example, a journalism major may, after basic training, be sent to write for the USO newsletter in Quantico. An excellent science student may be sent to work for the Army Corp of Engineers to replenish beaches here in Atlantic County, NJ. Of course, many would simply service as soldiers. As a perk for this, all state colleges and universities would be free to all citizens. Would you support this initiative or not, why or why not?