Charcloth -- there is no draft; it's a volunteer army.

No one HAS to serve. Those who go to war will reap what they sow. Unfortunately, so will many innocents, both there and here.

Guest who started this thread -- Most Mudcat folkies are in their fifties and sixties. Activism is a young person's game, and there are many peace workers in every generation.

And then there's Billy Bragg.

Cheers,
Michael