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Should the draft return amid a turbulent history
The piece recalls the 1969 draft lottery and the social impact of conscription, noting public resistance and high avoidance in Vietnam. It discusses current talk of reviving the draft, opposition from the president, Pentagon, and polls, and cites Rep. Charles Rangel arguing for a return to a draft to address inequities in an all volunteer force. The Selective Service System still registers men 18 to 26, though most ignore it.
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Donald N. Zillman
University of Maine
Korea
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Richard Nixon
Harry Summers Jr
Ford
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Selective Service System
Charles Rangel
New York City
Iraq
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United States