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rolandstrong
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This issue has arisen in Canada a number of times, particularly during WWI and WWII. The "Conscription Crisis" as it called became a huge political nightmare for King in the 40‘s. Split the country. Quebec was vehemently opposed, and threats were thus made to Canadian national unity. Only when the Japanese invaded Alaska did the public support a draft that could augment our oversees forces.
On another thread, relating to conscription, the US went to an all volunteer force in 1975, and the professionalism of their forces went up dramatically. Schwartzkopf makes note of this event in his autobiography. I think there is something to be said for an all voluntary force. Generally your troops will be more motivated, and in our situation that is one of our greatest assets given the token political support we get.
On another thread, relating to conscription, the US went to an all volunteer force in 1975, and the professionalism of their forces went up dramatically. Schwartzkopf makes note of this event in his autobiography. I think there is something to be said for an all voluntary force. Generally your troops will be more motivated, and in our situation that is one of our greatest assets given the token political support we get.