You will prepare and submit a term paper on Case Against Military Conscription. Your paper should be a minimum of 1500 words in length.

You will prepare and submit a term paper on Case Against Military Conscription. Your paper should be a minimum of 1500 words in length. Conscription or drafting for military service remains one of the most contentious issues not only in politics but also in the management of military affairs. Draft constitutes a classic debate primarily due to the fact that it contravenes individual liberty and at the same time is justifiable since citizens of a nation have a patriotic duty to defend their society. Even though America has had a volunteer military defending its interests, there are times that the country resorted to draft as a way of replenishing its armies. The use of conscription was particularly evident during America’s biggest conflicts including the Civil War, as well as, the First and Second World Wars. The military draft was formally ceased in the year 1973, a move that did not resonate well with its proponents. Irrespective of this drawn-out period of neglect, the debate over the necessity versus the infeasibility of conscription has not receded. Proponents of reinstatement of draft argue based on the notion that citizens have a patriotic responsibility, whereas opponents argue of the basis of economic and moral invalidity. This essay attempts to re-evaluate the country’s need for military conscription by examining its pros and cons. The main argument is that, while the draft was once deemed necessary to bolster the strength of the nation’s military, the contemporary volunteer armed forces have obviated the need for conscription.

One of the principal arguments against the draft is that it constitutes some form of involuntary servitude. This implies that soldiers that join armed forces through conscription are forced to provide their services to the defense of the country without a willingness to do so (Pfaffenzeller, 2010).