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US Military Draft Ahead? House Eyes New Plan for 'Fair and Equitable' Potential Future Draft

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Not since the antebellum South’s unrepentant slavocracy have Americans endured a ruling class as decadent as the present establishment. Thus, by accident or design, many foundational values have eroded, as they did before 1860.

For instance, the Founding Fathers recognized the importance of the citizen-soldier when, in the Second Amendment’s initial clause, they described a “well regulated Militia” as “necessary to the security of a free State.”

Alas, according to Military Times, significant U.S. armed forces recruitment shortfalls under President Joe Biden have prompted legislators to take action that could lead to what Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania called a “fair and equitable” draft.

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Michael Schwarz holds a Ph.D. in History and has taught at multiple colleges and universities. He has published one book and numerous essays on Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the Early U.S. Republic. He loves dogs, baseball, and freedom. After meandering spiritually through most of early adulthood, he has rediscovered his faith in midlife and is eager to continue learning about it from the great Christian thinkers.
Michael Schwarz holds a Ph.D. in History and has taught at multiple colleges and universities. He has published one book and numerous essays on Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the Early U.S. Republic. He loves dogs, baseball, and freedom. After meandering spiritually through most of early adulthood, he has rediscovered his faith in midlife and is eager to continue learning about it from the great Christian thinkers.




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