[Ryan Foley]

Honestly, if congress did pass the draft and it went on to the president, and was activated, I don't believe that the American population would stand for it. Iraq resembles Vietnam, we are there even though it doesnt pose a direct threat to our country (people arent attacking us). Loads of people didnt want us in Vietnam, and the same goes for Iraq. If the draft was activated, there would be a very large amount of people that would not go along with it. If it were an attack on the US itself and the war was in self defense, it would be a different story.

I do not have an opion whether or not we should be in Iraq, but I do know that I am completely against making people fight. People are in charge of their lives, not our government. This country is supposed to be a place of freedom right? So why would they send people against their will to what could be their death. If they need more people, then send the people who actually support this war.

If it was activated, and I was called up, I would opt for non-combatant service. I am against killing people. I dont like war. Weapons scare me, the closest thing I have held to a weapon is my leatherman, and even holding that with one of the blades out scares me sometimes. I would not have a problem serving my country, but only in a non-combat way. I am looking forward to my future, getting through college, getting married, and having a family. I dont care to loose all of that because the government screwed up and bit off more than they can chew.

Besides, look at one very important piece of information. The Iraq power handover from US to the new government is still set for June of this year. So if we are no longer in control of Iraq, the number of troops we need there would not be as large as it is now, so the draft wouldnt be needed.

I dont know whats going to happen for sure, all I know is that I am going to live my life the happiest and fullest I can in the present, and not worry about the future until it gets here.

But I think I'll go with DJ on this one and stay 20 or so lbs underweight.