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Time to bring back the draft? The war on terror, and earlier problems in filling military positions, yield intriguing practical arguments over whether a new form of conscription should be considered. Is it ... (two Views).

The American Enterprise

| December 01, 2001 | Moskos, Charles; Korb, Lawrence | COPYRIGHT 2001 The American Enterprise, a national magazine of politics, business and culture (TEAmag.com). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

If there was any upside to the terrible events of September 11, 2001, it was the perception of Americans coming together. The press highlighted the patriotic upsurge all across our country. There was, however, no increase in young people seeking to enter the armed forces in the weeks following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Despite all the flag waving, recruitment concerns remain at the forefront of the problems facing today's U.S. military.

Even before the war on terror opened, our armed services were already undermanned. The only way to resolve their serious shortages is to bring back the draft. It is time to construct a new ...

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