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DD>> I have stated before (not in this particular
DD>> forum) in FIDO discussions that a term of National service should be
DD>> a pre-requisite for voting privileges. If you didn't serve you don't
DD>> get to help choose the leaders/policies/etc.

 RW> I would agree with that, so long as they couldn't refuse
 RW> somebody like me.  Why should i be denied my right to vote
 RW> because they wouldn't accept me for service?  Universal

 There are very few who could not serve in some position. And
 those few would be incapable of voting also.

 Ever read "Starship Troopers"? Not the movie, the book. The
 original Heinlein?

 RW> service should be required.  YEs the blind man can be a
 RW> radio op, computer programmer, machinist or cook.  SAme
 RW> with the fellow in the wheelchair.  I've stated much the
 RW> same however, with those caveats.

 Yep. There are few who can't serve, and few who can't earn their
 keep, if given a chance.

 And damn few who wouldn't rather.



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