Should women be drafted into the army in countries around the world?

[Braixen]

I would say.. no! And why do I say this? It's not because I think women need to be protected, and it's not because I think they won't contribute in times of war..

It's because I don't think that anyone should be drafted - man or women. I won't expand much further because this is an entirely different discussion beyond this haha. <3

[Lovecraft]

No because men shouldn't either. That's my stance on it.
In times of war where a draft is absolutely necessary (which shouldn't happen to begin with), yes, women too should be drafted.
But in other times - like here on Brazil where men are forced to enlist at age 18 but woman aren't - nobody should be forced to join.

[Rival Max]

I think this thread was questioning equality. I was trying to avoid the draft aspect because I dont really agree with that either ;)

[Noblejanobii]

I made a popular thread? Yeah! Ok anyway.

Thank you for all your feedback guys, it's cool to see people from around the world discussing this topic!

In response to all of our topics, I'd like to say that yeah I kind of agree that the draft overall is an odd thing. Unlike Israel where people (both men and women) have to serve 3 years in the army, America just kinda hands men a draft card and says "if we need you we'll call you." The draft is somewhat outdated but it's not like people are going to get rid of it anytime soon. Like many other people I kind of agree that we really shouldn't be drafted at all but if forced to… yeah I think women should be drafted as well as men if we want to be truly equal. As much as I don't want to go to war, if we want to have things like equal pay we should have equal rights.

[Rival Max]

I made a popular thread? Yeah! Ok anyway.

Thank you for all your feedback guys, it's cool to see people from around the world discussing this topic!

In response to all of our topics, I'd like to say that yeah I kind of agree that the draft overall is an odd thing. Unlike Israel where people (both men and women) have to serve 3 years in the army, America just kinda hands men a draft card and says "if we need you we'll call you." The draft is somewhat outdated but it's not like people are going to get rid of it anytime soon. Like many other people I kind of agree that we really shouldn't be drafted at all but if forced to… yeah I think women should be drafted as well as men if we want to be truly equal. As much as I don't want to go to war, if we want to have things like equal pay we should have equal rights.

Not exactly..;) The draft has been gone for many many years. Many nations have mandatory service duty. My buddy Traienr17 had to do something like that. Citizens required to work in some part of the goverment for a certain amount of time. Do you think having these mandatory jobs creates unity.

[Ganyu]

Yup, countries like South Korea and Singapre (where Sam and I are from) conduct enlistment for all able-bodied men.

I do think a sense of camaraderie is achieved though that may only be the majority opinion. I'm sure there will be a minority who dislike to be forced into the army (like me xD).

[Noblejanobii]

It does create unity but it could also create exploitation. Not to be rude or anything but such jobs could cause a sort of loyalty to the government that could be used and abused in many ways.

I don't want to go into the army either Ghostwriter it's ok.

[HKim]

Well, as much as most people (I think) don't like the draft or want to be drafted, I think it's a civic duty, like voting or attending jury duty. It's a part of being a good citizen.

There is great evil in the world and sometimes that requires good people and good nations to stand up to said evil. That we sometimes have to sacrifice in order to save the lives of the innocent and the lives of our friends and allies. To larger extent, this can also be viewed as self-preservation, for the more we stand with people in their time of need, the more likely they will stand with us later.

The reason our grandparents (or great grandparents in some cases) are called the Greatest Generation is because they went through many hardships and sacrifices (sometimes the greatest sacrifice) in order to stop those that would hurt others for their own ends. They worked in factories and plants, conducted difficult research, conserved materials, and traveled across continents and oceans to fight enemies that had committed heinous acts against humanity. I'm sure many of them didn't want their lives disrupted or changed. I'm sure many of them didn't want to die. But they sacrificed anyway because, as Tom Brokaw said, it was the right thing to do.

The draft shouldn't be used in all cases. I agree with that. But in certain times of need, a good nation might call upon the good men and women within it to help save the world.

[Dragon Master Mike]

Personally, I am against all drafting. I don't care what anyone might say about me for this but if I was drafted, I would break my leg so I couldn't go. I just don't believe anyone should be forced to go to war. Still though, if there must be a draft, I do believe women should be a part of it.

[Corey]

In some countries, citizens are required to serve in the military for a set amount of time, as a civil service duty. I'm glad we don't do that in America...but I agree with Harry that it's a civic responsibility, in a way. i dont want to go tho

I don't really like the idea of drafting, or war, for that matter, but I suppose if there's a need for soldiers than a draft would be necessary...If the time ever comes I'll either pretend to be female or shoot for being a for being an infirmary worker. xD