Thread: Wtf

Originally Posted by Ryan

Personally I'd like to see the introduction of conscription.

I must emphasise that it's not a panacea for society's ills, but it does instill a sense of discipline, responsibility, self respect, teamwork, pride and a respect for authority. Learn how to push themselves beyond what they thought was possible, learn skills that they didn't have.

For those who are ineligible (physical, objectors etc), a model similar to Germany's Zivildienst where non-soldiers would serve the community working in retirement homes, hospitals etc. I am aware that Germany no longer has a conscript army.

Of course I don't expect everyone to agree with me, it would be expensive to implement initially but I think that in the long term society would benefit from a skilled, productive, professional and caring young generation.

That has been trialled in the past Ryan. The trouble was they then ended up fitter and about as well trained and better organised than your average copper. Looking at the shapes of a lot of our 'Boys in Blue' these days, ... I'll say no more. Oh, but I did hear some great stories from days of yore.