Mandatory National Service

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Mandatory service provides a much-needed bridge to adulthood and maturity.
- Pro 2: National security concerns require that more Americans serve their country.
- Pro 3: Mandatory service fosters national unity and a greater sense of purpose.
Cons
- Con 1: Volunteerism is a better experience than mandatory service.
- Con 2: Mandatory service results in draft dodging and an unfair burden on low-income and minority citizens.
- Con 3: Mandatory service infringes on Americans’ constitutional right to liberty.
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