Semi-random thought

[unixronin]

There's nothing wrong with a nation being ashamed of its soldiers' behavior when their behavior falls short of reasonable expectations.  But a nation that is ashamed of its soldiers simply because they are soldiers is doomed.

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[ilcylic.livejournal.com]

The 13th Amendment forbids involuntary servitude.

And America hasn't "gotten rid of" the draft. Every American male is still required to register at the age of 18. They just haven't used it in a while because it nearly destroyed the military.