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Is conscription a violation of human rights?
Conscripts have no choice in the nature of the work they are required to do. As highlighted by the Special Rapporteur, this system of indefinite, involuntary conscription amounts to forced labour and is a human rights violation.
Is Selective Service Fair?
Fairness and Equity By registering all eligible men, Selective Service ensures a fair and equitable draft, if ever required. Exemptions and deferments apply only in the event of a draft.
Should conscription be allowed?
Conscription provides an important reminder of what it means to be a citizen in a liberal democracy. The return of conscription would revitalize the weakening civil-military link and remind people of their civil obligations. National service is an important way to instill common values and build character.
Why was conscription good for Canada?
Conscription had an impact on Canada’s war effort. By the Armistice, 48,000 conscripts had been sent overseas, half of which served at the front, providing crucial soldiers for the Hundred Days campaign. These soldiers would have been required had the war continued into 1919, as many expected it would.
Do all males have to register for Selective Service?
Almost all male US citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. It’s important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not automatically be inducted into the military.
Should females be required to register with the Selective Service?
As of January 2016, there has been no decision to require females to register with Selective Service, or be subject to a future military draft. Selective Service continues to register only men, ages 18 through 25.
What are the benefits of conscription?
Young people who perform national service under conscription to military service the following benefits: The honor of defending the homeland. The contribution to peace in the world. Participation in the effort of the development of his country.