60 years since the start of the Korean War, 36,000 Americans killed, over 100,000 wounded. We are still there.
For what? Are we safer because of it? Are we more respected by allies and foes alike? Is South Korea going to be an important ally if we are attacked? Does our economy benefit substantially because we fought there? What were we fighting there for, our freedom or S. Korea's freedom?
Do you know of ONE Congressman who thought it so critically important for America to fight the Korean War that he or she voted for the draft, who then enlisted in the military so that he or she could join the fight?
South Korea is now thriving, you say? Not the 36,000 who came home in caskets.
Of those who fought and died there, over half were draftees, forced to fight against their will. A deadly example of the Force Full Party philosophy...see`Which Party You Coming To?" post.
The U. S. Constitution does NOT give our federal government the right to impose a military draft. It gives Congress the power "to raise and support armies" and "to provide and maintain a navy". No specific power to draft. Oh, yes...the Constitution also says: "powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution" are not powers of our federal government.
The 60th anniversary of the Korean War. What exactly shall we celebrate?
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