This country stands united in the effort to fight terrorism. Seemingly. However, in that fight we employ what is, in essence, a mercenary army of the underprivileged. The beauty of the draft is the implicit mandate and social contract it offers, as we commit, as a nation, a citizen army to defend the United States and its allies against all enemies foreign and domestic.
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As a soon-to-be member of the armed services (Navy Delayed Entry Program) I would like to start off by saying that the new G.I. bill is long overdue, but much appreciated by everyone I know in the armed services.
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How should Obama respond to McCain's negative campaign?
Stay above the fray - this campaign is about a new kind of politics
7%
Respond forcefully when necessary but keep talking about the issues
51%
Respond forcefully and hit back hard but make everything pass the truth test
36%
Get in the gutter with McCain and beat him at his own game
3%
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4%
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