Where will they come from?

Parabeagle

One thing that nags at me about Kerry's position on the war (both wars, in fact). He keeps mentioning that he will increase the military by 40,000 troops - said it time and again during the debates. If we don't have a draft, where will those additional 40,000 troops come from? Recruiters from all services have already fallen short of their goals for FY2004, Guard and reserve troops are choosing to get out at the first opportunity (at least in Oregon, which has half its total NG strength on active duty) and the ranks are already spread thin.

Where will these new troops come from? Have I missed something?

jennifer jo

Para, at one point, I recall Kerry saying that the govt. would pay full tuition at a state school for all soldiers when they were honorably discharged. Maybe he's planning on nabbing young, poor college students.

ray a

Beagle, that's the problem with Kerry. He has all kind of grand 'plans' and will promise anything to get a vote. But, the promises are empty. *He* will have to reinstitute the draft, *He* will have to raise taxes on middle class on up to make his plans work. You have missed nothing.

deniseE

Perhaps if young men and women believe that the mission they sign on for will not be a never-ending one they will be more inclined to volunteer their time...


My hubby's oldest son (17) has always planned a military career but has said that he's less likely to go if Bush is elected....many of his friends indicate the same. I won't even attempt to explain the logic that makes a 17 year olds brain work...but that's what he's been saying.

National Guard

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 10-25-04 AT 01:06PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Yea, you missed something! ALL of the eligible population is just waiting and holding their collective breaths, and once Kerry is elected there is going to be a rush on the recruiters offices. They will be breaking down the doors in their rush to enlist. x}>

Parabeagle

You been smoking your lunch again, Nat'l Guard? x;-)

I assume that was sarcasm? x;-)

National Guard

Definately

marc

What you missed is how he is going to solve the immigration issue. All new immigrants will be required to serve in the Military for 5 years before becoming a citizen. Once they are done in IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN, they will guard our borders.x;-)