Society & Culture

National Service made compulsary?

Society & Culture

Posted by: anna

17th Mar 2011 11:51am

What are the thoughts on National Service & a year in the Services just out of school? I think it is a great idea, make kids grow up & be responsible. Both male & female.


Anonymous
  • 20th Apr 2011 08:59pm

I agree with National Service for a couple of reasons, this country has a very small armed force compared to many other countries. We need to pick it up a bit. I was once told, by a ranking soldier, that if we were attacked from the north, it would be over in a matter of two or three days because over such a vast area, we just don't have the coverage we should have. Also, there are so many people, young and not so young, out there being paid to sit around and do nothing on the dole. Just check the beaches to see how many unemployed are out there enjoying the waves instead of looking for work. There are so many ratbags out there that could do with a bit of dissapline. A few manners and a bit of respect. There is a job to do so let the National Service men and women do it. I was an Army daughter, Army wife and an army mother in days past. I took great pride in waring my fathers medals on Anzac Day and when my husband receved his medals after Viet-Nam. Thank God my son has never had to fight but if the world doesn't learn to live in piece, he and his son just might have to.


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