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Old 05-07-2008, 08:08 PM
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Default Re: Mandatory Military Service

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Originally Posted by iliketofish View Post
Yeah, darn those Israeli Muslims and the Muslims in Iraq who fly around in US fighter jets.
I'd imagine he was referring to those who use explosive devices to target public places, and engage in internal fighting.


Anyway, I see where both sides of this argument are coming from. Shadha's saying kids these days take things for granted and could use the cold bucket of responsibility that compulsory military service could give them, along with a sense of ownership of their countries' institutions etc.

Others are focusing on how they see the US military (although we haven't mentioned Canada, or the UK) as the primary tool in a global campaign targetting Muslims.

I don't know where this argument has left to go.
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