Congressional Bill to Reinstate the Draft

The writers at 2GL are unfortunately too old, lame, and likely too weathered to be eligible for any future military draft. But this Bill, to be voted on in June 2005, is definitely something worth keeping an eye on, especially in light of Don Rumsfeld's prediction of a "long, hard slog" in Iraq and Afghanistan.

There are also provisions covering any would-be draft dodgers out there:

College and Canada will not be options. In December 2001, Canada and the U.S. signed a "smart border declaration," which could be used to keep would-be draft dodgers in. Signed by Canada's minister of foreign affairs, John Manley, and U.S. Homeland Security director, Tom Ridge, the declaration involves a 30-point plan which implements, among other things, a "pre-clearance agreement" of people entering and departing each country. Reforms aimed at making the draft more equitable along gender and class lines also eliminates higher education as a shelter. Underclassmen would only be able to postpone service until the end of their current semester. Seniors would have until the end of the academic year.

Congress may want to further consult Cheney and Bush 43 on any other hidden loopholes.