We need an army. Will you volunteer, or do we have to draft ya?

[Bozos for Bush]

The DU Rag-Tag Army needs you here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1108892

Do you have what it takes? Will you volunteer, or be a draftee, or?

[MADem]

1. I did my time

They'll have to drag me back kicking and screaming.

[Bozos for Bush]

4. You can run, but you can't hide lol (nt)

[Dragon Turtle]

2. Canada has signed an extradition treaty or some other agreement with

U.S, you would have to get to a european country.

[Kellanved]

11. would not help

As most European countries have a draft going, there are treaties just like the one with Canada.

I can say that from recent experience: my younger brother was drafted a few weeks ago. It was very unsettling to see him on my threshold in uniform.

[MercutioATC]

3. As far as I know, I'm not "draftable"...

Too old AND a civilian ATC. Both disqualify me.

Should the rules change, I know a really nice place in Costa Rica....

[Bozos for Bush]

5. Anyone is draftable in America - just ask the chimp! (nt)

[MADem]

10. You don't think they need ATCs in the military?

If you are 34 or less, you are in the mix. If you are older, you'll just have to wait until World War Three is well underway. In which case, they WILL need you--in major air combat operations, you want experience, lotsa experience! Someone has to replace those kids when the tower gets hit by an RPG!

Anyone who works health care in any capacity, from bedpans to thoracic surgery, should be nervous too, as should be morticians. They will go first, the rest of us right behind them. Military personnel who have had a substantial amount of experience in pay and personnel (the paper pushers) are not safe either--induction can only run efficiently if you have people to do the paperwork.

Here's an anecdote for you. I had an uncle (one of those "not a real uncle, a friend of the family" type uncles) who was of German extraction. He served in WW1 and was nearing 50 when WW2 broke out. They grabbed him, much to his shock, and stuck him in the COAST GUARD. Why? He spoke fluent German. He spent the war interrogating prisoners they plucked off captured subs--he met quite a few guys from his mother's old hometown in the course of his work.

If it gets bad enough, no one is safe. Ask the 12 year olds that Hitler sent out as the fall of Germany became imminent.

[greblc]

6. Who are we fighting?

[Bozos for Bush]

7. The bad guys! See link.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1108892

[Peter1x9]

8. You need an option for "already enlisted"

I scanned everything my grandma got and people are already sending the images to various places.

[Bozos for Bush]

9. Hey Peter! :)

Glad you found my poll :)

Just trying to recruit more help!