Should compulsory military service return?
My country should bring back compulsory military service.
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
What's at stake: The debate pits the usefulness of compulsory service for cohesion and defence against its cost for armies that have become professional.
The left's argument
Imposing the army on a whole generation restricts freedom, for little gain.
The centre's argument
A voluntary, paid service rather than an obligation for a whole generation.
The right's argument
Military service strengthens national cohesion and prepares the country for crises.
And you, where do you stand?
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