Mandatory Military Service?

You knew this was coming...but from a Democrat? It was to be convened today, 6-6-06. Your fearless leader has made such a mess of things and the drum beat is now, "more troops, more troops". So, where did you think those troops were going to come from?

"On February 14, 2006, Congressman Charles Rangel (Democrat - NY) introduced a bill (Universal National Service Act of 2006 - HR 4752 IH) aiming at drafting everyone - men and women alike - from the ages of 18 to 42 into the military for a minimum period of 2 years.

Or to quote the bill: "To provide for the common defense by requiring all persons in the United States, including women, between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes."