SHOULD ALL MEN ATTEND COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE?
Military service is compulsory in most countries of the world. For example, in some European countries, all men are required to attend in the army and air force from the age of 18 to 25 for two years. However, in other countries such as the United States, Britain, our Country Peru and others, military service is optional. There are some people who agree with this idea since they say that conscription brings health and economic problems. Although some people oppose compulsory military service, there is some evidence that it has more benefits for both the society and the young man.
Opponents of mandatory military service claim that young men are ill-treated not only psychologically but also physically. Nonetheless, supporters say that military service is a very practical course through which young men learn practical life skills such as first aid, wilderness survival, computer engineering and self-defense. They also become physically fit, mentally strong and knowledgeable in multiple areas (pros of military). Besides, I consider that doing this kind of service they become more mature, and they learn how to get along with others and work in a team.
The second argument against the compulsory service by opponents is that maintaining large armies is extremely costly. People should not think of that way. On the contrary, it is a good invest if we want a better society without kidnapping, crime, murderers and other problems. These social issues affect terribly our society since the most surprising thing is that they are often committed by young people.
The last argument by opponents of compulsory military service is that young men do not receive an adequate feeding, and then they have health problems. However, I do not believe this a big problem because it has a solution. For instance, the government could invest more money in this service to improve way of nourishment and live in those young men, so they are going to protect their mother land.
It should be evident that the arguments against compulsory military service are not valid. In contrast, it should be applied in our country since nowadays many teenagers are more and more disrespectful, rebellious and criminal. Thus, our society become more dangerous, dishonest and corrupt every year. Nevertheless, our government could eliminate these problems applying compulsory military service for all men, so both our country and young men would reach their potential.
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