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Originally Posted by Raellus

Instead of military service being a prerequisite for voting rights, make it any public service job- a year in the peace corps, teaching in public schools, working for a free clinic, etc.

I agree wholeheartedly. I might quibble about how long a non-hazardous commitment might have to be, but like you, Rae, I see hazards in having a society run exclusively by veterans. National service ought to be a genuine act of self-sacrifice or deprivation that causes folks from all walks of life and income levels to rub elbows as they serve the interests of the State for their term of service. Doctors working for a free clinic for a period of time certainly would end up paying their dues.