A PRIMER OF FOOT SHOOTING...

Americans would have to sign up for a new military draft after turning 18 if the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has his way.

Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., said Sunday he sees his idea as a way to deter politicians from launching wars and to bolster U.S. troop levels insufficient to cover potential future action in Iran, North Korea and Iraq.

"There's no question in my mind that this president and this administration would never have invaded Iraq, especially on the flimsy evidence that was presented to the Congress, if indeed we had a draft and members of Congress and the administration thought that their kids from their communities would be placed in harm's way," Rangel said.

Rangel, a veteran of the Korean War who has unsuccessfully sponsored legislation on conscription in the past, said he will propose a measure early next year.

In 2003, he proposed a measure covering people age 18 to 26. This year, he offered a plan to mandate military service for men and women between age 18 and 42; it went nowhere in the Republican-led Congress.

Democrats will control the House and Senate come January because of their victories in the Nov. 7 election.

I have nothing to say. The military doesn't want a draft. The draftees don't want a draft. Liberal Dems want a draft. Today's young people will be fighting to abandon their Dems. Bring 'em on.

I didn't have anything to say...but I can't resist quoting what another blogger had to say...try this for a reasonable response to Sir Rangel.

... why not? If the Democrats really want the draft back, then why not let them have it? We’re sure all of the voters who pulled the lever for them will be thrilled pink to see their call for a “New Direction” heeded.

Not to mention that the mere thought of a bunch of unkempt, unwashed, latte-swilling trust fund kiddies dragged from their Starbucks, given a haircut and a hosing and forced into uniform fills my evil heart with all kinds of fuzzy feelings.

Hey, who knows? Maybe we can actually turn the retards into citizens rather than liabilities?

Two years of drills, forced marches, physical exercise and active duty does wonders to snivelling, whiny MTV zombies.

If they survive, of course.

If they don’t, society wins anyway.

If you actually care about this issue, be sure to see this post on Michele Malkin's blog. She's really nailed this issue.