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Old 11-08-2008, 08:25 PM   #1
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National Service? Puh-lease - The Case For National Service - TIME

http://www.examiner.com/x-536-Civil-...tional-service

It's a very good article to read if you CARE about your children and grandchildren future under Obama's regime.

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Rep. Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, President-Elect Barack Obama's choice for chief of staff in his incoming administration, is co-author of a book, The Plan: Big Ideas for America, that calls for, among other things, compulsory service for all Americans ages 18 to 25. The following excerpt is from pages 61-62 of the 2006 book:


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"It's time for a real Patriot Act that brings out the patriot in all of us. We propose universal civilian service for every young American. Under this plan, All Americans between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five will be asked to serve their country by going through three months of basic training, civil defense preparation and community service. ...

Here's how it would work. Young people will know that between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five, the nation will enlist them for three months of civilian service. They'll be asked to report for three months of basic civil defense training in their state or community, where they will learn what to do in the event of biochemical, nuclear or conventional attack; how to assist others in an evacuation; how to respond when a levee breaks or we're hit by a natural disaster. These young people will be available to address their communities' most pressing needs."
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Obama's national service plan (PDF) says:
Schools that require service as part of the educational experience create improved learning environments and serve as resources for their communities. The Obama-Biden plan sets a goal for all students to engage in service, with middle and high school students performing 50 hours of service each year, and college students performing 100 hours of service each year. Under this plan, students would graduate college with as many as 17 weeks of public service experience under their belts.
Does it sound like Chinese / Cuban government?

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Old 11-08-2008, 08:27 PM   #2
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I don't think this will happen as there would be public outrage. Gone are the days of fighting for patriotism and freedom.

fighting is now for profit of the rich.

we live in cynical times
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I don't think this will happen as there would be public outrage. Gone are the days of fighting for patriotism and freedom.

fighting is now for profit of the rich.

we live in cynical times
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The Obama Administration will call on Americans to serve in order to meet the nation’s challenges. President-Elect Obama will expand national service programs like AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and will create a new Classroom Corps to help teachers in underserved schools, as well as a new Health Corps, Clean Energy Corps, and Veterans Corps. Obama will call on citizens of all ages to serve America, by setting a goal that all middle school and high school students do 50 hours of community service a year and by developing a plan so that all college students who conduct 100 hours of community service receive a universal and fully refundable tax credit ensuring that the first $4,000 of their college education is completely free. Obama will encourage retiring Americans to serve by improving programs available for individuals over age 55, while at the same time promoting youth programs such as Youth Build and Head Start.
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my apologies, you stated "drafted" which i thought was military.

this topic is in another thread, it's a duplicate
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my apologies, you stated "drafted" which i thought was military.
it's still one of 2 choices which your children or grandchildren decide.

He told you that he would FIX this economy and you BELIEVE it.
He told you what he WOULD do to your children and grandchildren and YOU DON'T THINK SO.

Do changes begin with an IDEA? No? It gotta be in the 'DREAM'. YES?

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that is the plan of the CoS not the POTUS.
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I'm in favor of this. Some form of national service. If you don't do it or you have a dishonorable discharge you are ineligible for all government support (welfare, food stamps, unemployment) for life. If you serve in the military (vs. some other service) you get extra benefits.

Why ? Too much taking things for granted. Too much expectations from government. A lot of kids need a reality check. You could say it's easy for me to say but I have two kids so while I wouldn't be in this, my kids would be. My plan would be for 3 years, though, a lot longer than what's talked about here.
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I don't think this will happen as there would be public outrage. Gone are the days of fighting for patriotism and freedom.

fighting is now for profit of the rich.

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This kid is just a political TROLL fishing for people he can aggitate.
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This kid is just a political TROLL fishing for people he can aggitate.
I know... every right winger here is going to nitpick everything Obama is saying. they're looking to stir the pot and if there is just ONE thing we don't agree on apparently we're not behind Obama. I'm not sure how much more i'm gonna post as it gets pretty annoying from a handful of posters.
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I know... every right winger here is going to nitpick everything Obama is saying. they're looking to stir the pot and if there is just ONE thing we don't agree on apparently we're not behind Obama. I'm not sure how much more i'm gonna post as it gets pretty annoying from a handful of posters.
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