Sure, a far from ideal solution, but better I feel than what we have now. Elites will pervert any system; that much we know. And I think a two year stint right after high school might not be so bad, as I'm imagining it including the option for work in building infrastructure, forestry management, teaching, firefighting -- not just the military. Many don't know what the hell they want to do with their lives when they're 18, and that's fine. Figuring this out while contributing to the country (and not just by being triggermen for the petroleum industry as it is now) would be beneficial for everyone involved.
Sure, a far from ideal solution, but better I feel than what we have now. Elites will pervert any system; that much we know. And I think a two year stint right after high school might not be so bad, as I'm imagining it including the option for work in building infrastructure, forestry management, teaching, firefighting -- not just the military. Many don't know what the hell they want to do with their lives when they're 18, and that's fine. Figuring this out while contributing to the country (and not just by being triggermen for the petroleum industry as it is now) would be beneficial for everyone involved.