A Professional Army

We've seen the difficulties that have occurred in recruiting soldiers over the past few years which have led to a growing number of waivers allowing many to jo

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in the armed services. Now a group of former and current military leaders have issued a report that asserts that 75% of our teenagers would not be admitted to the service because they are are either too fat, under-educated or have a criminal record.

Is a professional army a viable solution in an era of constant war? Does a professional army make it easier for people to avoid thinking of our constant wars? In every year of this century we have been at war and it looks like we'll continue that record. Is this what our country is about?