Bennington Banner in Bennington, Vermont

Draft inequities spark debate over two years service plan

The United States faces a pool of rising 18 year olds while only about 45 percent are drafted. McNamara seeks reforms including universal two year service or a professional all-volunteer force. The debate weighs deferrals for college and family, and the cost of a greatly expanded volunteer system. A British Columbia update follows with a woman reacting to news of her husband abroad.