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1 min readMay 4, 2023

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But they're not being sent to war by draft and we've been in several conflicts or wars since Vietnam.

The US has been involved in over 20 wars militarily since then, 4 of which are ongoing. Unless we go to another world war ....and that's not likely because there's that nice mutually ensured destruction deterrent...you're not going to be snatched away and sent off to war by a draft.

You're falling for antifeminist propaganda and hyperbole.

Plus, back in 2016, there was a political effort to make women eligible for the draft. The military actually recommended it, because women have served with distinction and it's better to have willing soldiers than unwilling ones. Congress failed to push it through to require women to sign up for selective service, mostly because there's no current need. I assure you that should the need actually arise, we're just as likely to be drafted as you men barring parental obligations.

I'll remind you that during Vietnam, married men could get paternity deferrments and thus avoid the draft.

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