I kinda think that the only thing that makes your proposal different from mine is the mandatory nature of the service.
Exactly, and that’s critical for me.
My SO is from a country with forced military service, and it’s the only reason why my children don’t have citizenship in that country. I will not force them to serve in the military, I think that’s unethical and I refused to do it. If the US called a draft that would impact my kids, I’d help them leave the country if they didn’t want to serve. I will not stand for conscription in any form, even if it’s for a “noble” purpose.
That said, I like the general idea of serving in a structured environment like the National Guard, and I considered joining some years back, but didn’t because I thought it would impact my time with my family. As long as it’s voluntary, I’m 100% on board with expanding that program.
Is it the “military” part of it? Cause I think that neither of us are proposing this as a “fight and die” thing.
If it’s just the mandate in general, would you say taxes are unethical? It’s the government taking a portion of the fruits of your labor for civic gain.
Is mandatory schooling unethical? It’s the government mandating what you do with your life in large part between the ages of 6 and 17.
I just fail to see what makes this meaningfully different from any number of things that we already happily accept.
Exactly, and that’s critical for me.
My SO is from a country with forced military service, and it’s the only reason why my children don’t have citizenship in that country. I will not force them to serve in the military, I think that’s unethical and I refused to do it. If the US called a draft that would impact my kids, I’d help them leave the country if they didn’t want to serve. I will not stand for conscription in any form, even if it’s for a “noble” purpose.
That said, I like the general idea of serving in a structured environment like the National Guard, and I considered joining some years back, but didn’t because I thought it would impact my time with my family. As long as it’s voluntary, I’m 100% on board with expanding that program.
What about it being mandated makes it unethical?
Is it the “military” part of it? Cause I think that neither of us are proposing this as a “fight and die” thing.
If it’s just the mandate in general, would you say taxes are unethical? It’s the government taking a portion of the fruits of your labor for civic gain.
Is mandatory schooling unethical? It’s the government mandating what you do with your life in large part between the ages of 6 and 17.
I just fail to see what makes this meaningfully different from any number of things that we already happily accept.