Cato Daily Podcast
The Future of Military Conscription?
Jun 28, 2024
Doug Bandow, an expert on military conscription, discusses the debate over including women in the military draft for gender equality and citizenship rights. He argues against expanding draft registration, emphasizing liberty in America and advocating for a volunteer military over conscription, highlighting the quality of individuals who choose to serve willingly.
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- Expanding the draft to include women raises concerns about liberty and equality in military service.
- The debate on military conscription highlights differing priorities in Congress and the implications of compulsory service.
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Automatic Registration for Draft Inequality Concerns
The National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions for automatic registration of young men and women for the draft. While aiming for equal rights, this move has raised concerns about expanding the draft rather than diminishing it. The debate highlights the shift towards gender equality in military service and the implications of subjecting women to the same draft registration process as men.
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