If they bring back the draft

[dogsmom]

Would you consider moving to Canada? I have a son who will be 18 in just over a year. I am so against this war in Iraq that if they brought the draft back I would consider heading across the border to Canada. I have no problem defending our borders if we are attacked and would even fight myself. But having been a teenager and college student during the Vietnam war, I see us heading in the same direction. I don't want to see anyones' son
or daughter sent off to fight a useless war.

 

[JPN4265]

Boo Hoo .Don't let the door hit you in the butt on your way out.

 

[powellrj]

I had this nice eloquent post typed, but I backspaced it out because its just not worth it. Let me just say that the army doesn't want your kid, so I really wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[noodleknitter]

I'm thinking that Canada probably doesn't want you, either. This isn't the 70's. They have rules about such things now.

 

[Dakota_Lynn]

I'm lucky because the army doesn't want my very OUT lesbian daughter. Don't ask, don't tell. Ha! She'd walk in there holding hands with her girlfriend and she'd be yelling, "hey I'm a ****...where do I sign?" and she'd be shown the door.

 

[tinkerrn]

I don't see it happening. I do see recruiting stepping up in the next few years. I am nervous about the situation with Russia/Iran. That scares the holy heck out of me.

 

[cardaway]

It sucks that there could be another Vietnam or Iraq around the corner, but IMO moving is never the answer.

 

[Dina]

I don't know why some of the replies here are so mean spirited. My boys are 3 and 6, and I can't honestly say what I would do if there was a draft and they were facing being forced to fight a war they didn't want to fight. I hope it never comes to that. I'm not against their going into the military, if that's their wish, but I'd hate for them to be forced. It's just so scary.

 

[pixiemomma]

I have three sons, I'm a liberal, love Canada and I am against the war. Having said that absolutly not! We would not move to avoid the draft.

 

[Jynohn]

Thanks to the many brave men and women who voluntarily serve our country, I don't think you need to worry. I'm not sure why you would even post something like this other than to be inflammatory?

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

It sucks that there could be another Vietnam or Iraq around the corner, but IMO moving is never the answer.

I agree and I also think it should be your sons' choice wheather or not he wanted to defend his country, NOT YOURS.

 

[noodleknitter]

I wasn't being mean. I am saying that this isn't the 70's. You can't just up and decide to move to Canada, anymore. Just like people can't move willy-nilly to the USA.

 

[What the Heck]

Thanks to the many brave men and women who voluntarily serve our country, I don't think you need to worry. I'm not sure why you would even post something like this other than to be inflammatory?

I agree. There is no way the draft is coming back. Methinks it might be a touch of .

 

[azgal81]

No I would not move to Canada to avoid the draft. There probably won't be one. and even if there is it wouldn't cause me to move to canada.

 

[4nana]

I'm very proud to live in the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave!

Our only son, US Army, would no doubt disown us if we ever pulled such a cowardly stunt!

God Bless our brave courageous military and their families for their sacrifices!

 

[GoofyBaseballMom26]

I'm sure I won't be able to properly express my thoughts in this answer but I'll give it a shot.

First, I have a son who is 20 years old and yes... every time I hear word of the draft I literally get sick to my stomach.. HOWEVER

We live in a country where we are fortunate to even be able to discuss this topic. All through our history, fathers, sons, uncles,brothers have given their lives so that we can live in a truly free country. Of course, not all of them agreed with the battle they were fighting but they fought for their country in spite of that. For their sacrifices I am truly thankful. I am very proud of all that serve in our military. While they serve,my son is able to attend college and live his life due to their dedication. I don't want my son to go to war but the mothers who have lost sons didn't want to make their sacrifice either.

So to answer your question.. No.. I would not move to avoid the draft. I would just pray even harder and longer than I do now.

 

[RadioNate]

I don't know why some of the replies here are so mean spirited. My boys are 3 and 6, and I can't honestly say what I would do if there was a draft and they were facing being forced to fight a war they didn't want to fight. I hope it never comes to that. I'm not against their going into the military, if that's their wish, but I'd hate for them to be forced. It's just so scary.

I don't get the nastiness either really.

I'm with you. I have a 5 year old son. I'm HORRIFIED of him having to go off and fight if he doesn't want too. I live in a military town and know a lot of wonderful, honorable military men. I commend them for their service. But I'm selfish and a coward and I don't care. I want my son safe with me.

If he chooses the military, that is his choice. I will love and support him but I won't like it.

 

[lovemygoofy]

My husband always says if they bring back the draft, which they aren't going to without a total revamping, we are moving to Mexico, lol. Trust me when I say that the active duty military does not want a draft. I can say that with almost 100% conviction. It's hard enough going to war with people that are mentally and physically prepared and actually volunteered to go. Hell would be going with people who have no clue and aren't at all ready to go.

I also know that you are doing the mother protecting thing and trying to follow your instincts but do you really think that teaching your son to run from something that is difficult and he doesn't believe in is the right thing to do? I'm not trying to be the least bit ugly about this as some have been, just genuinely curious.

 

[Crankyshank]

It's not that simple to up and move to Canada -they've got pretty strict immigration laws.

Even still I'm not going to pack up and move just to avoid the draft. I'm not against moving to Canada - I like Canada, but I'm not going to move just because of a draft.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

I think the OP is expressing a legitimate concern of hers and not stirring the pot...

I also think young people should spend time serving their country - just not necessarily ONLY in the armed forces - they could serve through other avenues...

if anyone shares the concerns of the OP - I would suggest instead - set your kids up now for conscientious objector status - you can google it and find sites that can guide you in this....they may still serve - well, you can find the info out there...

I am bringing my child up this way...

running isn't the answer...