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Originally Posted by LiberalNation
Massive protests.
Our representatives in congress are not going to support this. One, because most now want to get the war over and done with and two, if this passes because of their votes they will never win another re-election. A lot of stuff the people don't care about but when you directly affect their lives with something like a draft they will.
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There have been massive protests about the war etc...the past 5 years, on last weekend even, and the press and government just ignore them. They've had absolutely no impact whatsoever.
Our representatives are part of the machine.
I know, cynical, but I'm a product of the times.