The older I get, the more I have come to believe that duties to community are as important as individual freedom. I also think that defending one's country is not evil; that in fact it is the opposite.

However,I still remain firmly on the left wing side, politically.
I think that some form of compulsory volunteer service- for one year perhaps-would be good. Being an individual is good; being a citizen is better; being a community minded person is best.

Compulsory service doesn't have to be military. It could be any service to the community. This would satisfy pacifists.
It would not satisfy those who refuse any service because of their religious beliefs. They should be consulted for suggestions as to how they could contribute; but contribute they should.

Rich McCarthy