I think women should have to register for the draft. However, we should still draft men first and reserve the conscription of women for conflicts that are so grave we have no choice (WWIII?).
As far as the draft goes, I support it fully, provided that it is used correctly.
Why should only patriots have to fight to defend our country against an invading force, while many other able bodied Americans are allowed to run and hide during the fight, but share in the priviledges and freedoms earned by the combatants. I think the draft should absolutely not be used for conflicts that are not a direct and imminent threat to the US (like the Gulf Wars).
Personally, I support mandatory service, but that's just me. I figure that if everybody's children are in the military at some point, our law makers would be far less likely to risk their lives for an unnecessary war.
I view the possibility of being drafted as the price I pay for enjoying the freedoms I enjoy....Sometimes, you have to fight so that continuing generations will know and enjoy the same freedoms.
