Trying to pass a bill to bring the draft back at this time would fail, .

 

Why bring it up? You proved my point.

Is it right to send the same soldier into battle 3 or 4 times? Does it make sense from a "best practice" standpoint? Are we setting these individuals up for failure?

 

If we're truly committed to sending troops into Afghanistan and Iraq shouldn't we do it with those that haven't been there 3 or 4 times already?

 

Is it time to bring back the draft?

 

If we're all saying that we need to be there shouldn't we be setting our country up for the best chance of success? Shouldn't we be adding to the numbers and having "fresher" troops over there?

 

Isn't it time we pull our kids out of college and send them over there?

 

I've read through this whole thread, but I think that starting over with post one is best for me.

 

• Is it right to send the same soldier into battle 3 or 4 times? Does it make sense from a "best practice" standpoint? Are we setting these individuals up for failure?-I don't think it's a "best practice", but it is the reality of not focusing on one military initiative, and not only spreading ourselves too thin over two initiatives, but not being fully prepared to fight a war of ideology. There is nothing "traditional" in our opponent, and the efforts required aren't "traditional". I'm not convinced more troops will help that much, but I'm also not convinced they won't-depending upon their use. Setting them up for failure? I don't think we're setting them up for failure, but I do feel we have failed them in our planning and support.
  
• If we're truly committed to sending troops into Afghanistan and Iraq shouldn't we do it with those that haven't been there 3 or 4 times already? -The argument here goes both ways. Yes, battle-weary soldiers are probably not the first choice to redeploy. On the otherhand, they are experienced, and I would think it's a much quicker transition into the scheme of things than "fresh" faces with no idea what they're undertaking.
  
• Is it time to bring back the draft?-IMO, it will never be time to bring back the draft. After Viet Nam, I don't think it will ever be brought back. There are tons of reasons, probably best for another thread, but chief among them is the basic (what I feel) unconstitutionality of a draft.
  
• If we're all saying that we need to be there shouldn't we be setting our country up for the best chance of success? Shouldn't we be adding to the numbers and having "fresher" troops over there?-Setting our country up for the best chance of succes is something I feel can be/could have been done in much better in advance of any military initiative. We made the chore harder by dividing our initiatives and our goals. We didn't prepare for the type of war that we were going to face, relying instead on might and "shock and awe". We relied on a short initiative, and didn't plan for the long-haul. And, we've not had any plan B.
  

• Isn't it time we pull our kids out of college and send them over there?-In short, no.
  

I've read through this whole thread, but I think that starting over with post one is best for me.

 

 

[*] Isn't it time we pull our kids out of college and send them over there?-In short, no.

 

Thank you.

I don't think any modern war is about religion. We are led to believe that they are, as it is a rallying cry for people. The Taliban is brainwashed into thinking that this is a war for the Nation of Islam but who knows what they really want. Religion is so strong for people, it allows them to miss the greater details. I think land, greed, power etc. are more of the root causes for modern wars.

 

 

Desire for resources is the source of most conflict throughout history. Don't kid yourself. Like I said, religion is often the excuse but not the primary motive.

Ultimately, I believe all wars are about power. What other elements of reason are applied, in the end, it's about power.

Desire for resources is the source of most conflict throughout history. Don't kid yourself. Like I said, religion is often the excuse but not the primary motive.

 

I don't mean to be rude, but what did I just say? I agreed with that.:idunno:

I don't mean to be rude, but what did I just say? I agreed with that.:idunno:

 

 

Sorry, didn't read it as closely as I thought I did. :ohbrother:

 

I mostly meant to contest the notions that it was just modern wars that were for resources. The majority of conflicts in antiquity fall into that category as well.