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Old 09-05-07, 08:52 PM   #3
bookworm_020
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Originally Posted by TarJak

So much so that the government is advocating the spending of your gap year after high school in the forces and has established a program to cycle people through in 12 months temporary roles. (Honestly I don't think that's enough time but they are desparate).
It was sold as a try before you buy type deal, with the hope that they would sign on for a regular hitch.

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The option of national service and drafting is not there as it is a political hot potato with very little public support for the concept.
I doubt that the draft will be brought back. Any political party who tried would be hung, drawn and quartered!
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