Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should military conscription be banned?
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Yes, military conscription should be banned.

This position holds that military conscription should be banned. It argues that forced service violates free will and treats young people's bodies as state property, that it is costly and lowers the quality of the armed forces, and that it can cause lasting harm to conscripts' lives.

Supporting arguments · 6

  1. The quality of military service is heavily compromised
    The conscription model focuses on quantity rather than quality, undermining the efforts of experienced, self-selecting soldiers
  2. Military conscription objectifies young people's bodies
    Young people's lives and health should not be viewed as expendable. Governments abuse their bodies as machines for war.
  3. Military conscription violates free will
    As a compulsory mandate, no one has the final say over whether they are drafted or not.
  4. Military conscription interferes with important aspects of a person's life
    Education, work, and personal ambitions are often compromised by mandatory military service
  5. Military service can cause long-lasting health problems
    Several conscripts are not mentally or physically able to withstand training, and the law often does not account for this
  6. Military conscription is money consuming
    The Government spend a lot of money on conscription. Those money can be use to develop the country further.