Blue2d ago
Greg Knauss

I didn’t register for the draft when I turned 18, because I didn’t — and don’t — believe that conscription is compatible with democracy. If you can’t raise a volunteer army, don’t have the war.

This gives you some idea which is more important to the Administration.

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5822914-automatic-registration-military-draft/

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Show threadThree plus or minus five2d ago

@gknauss My son just turned 18. I grew up in Canada and didn't get US citizenship until years later, so I didn't know about this law forcing you to sign up.

My jaw hit the floor when I was told only men have to do it.

Show threadAstoria Dave2d ago
@gknauss iirc in my youth it was required or no college financial aid
Show threadjz.tusk2d ago

@astoriadave @gknauss

Yup, my college financial aid was tied to it too.

Show threadGreg Knauss2d ago
@jztusk @astoriadave It likely would have messed up getting a government job or a security clearance, too, if I’d ever needed those.