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December 26th 04, 02:41 PM

In article , (Steve
Robeson K4YZ) writes:

I will agree it's more like "many", but not "vast majority"...Maybe it's
just the circles I run in, but MOST of the people I know are involved in SOME
form of community service, whether it's CAP, Amateur Radio groups, Red Cross,
EMS squads, etc. Church community action groups are a dime a dozen in this
area.

And for every person visibly involved, there are usually several who work
behind the scenes, or who are involved by contributions of money, supplies, or
facilities.

I think every able bodied (and that is far more liberal these
days,
all things considered...) should be REQUIRED to put in 2 years of mandatory
public service...

I don't think *anyone* should be *required* to serve in any capacity. That's
involuntary servitude AFAIC.

OTOH, there should be *opportunities* to serve that include nonmilitary
options.

If they choose the Armed Forces, fine...but imagine the
possibilites if we could focus some of that energy into the homeless issue,
enviromental problems, etc...

I agree 100%. Such service opportunities could be tied to funding higher
education, similar to veteran's benefits. Ideally, people in any service
capacity could earn credits and training that would permit them to pay for
almost any degree they are smart enough to earn.

There's a lot more to "service" than boot camp
and cammo green!

Well said!

73 de Jim, N2EY