Rob Schneider Urges U.S. to 'Restore the Military Draft' Amid Iran War
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor Rob Schneider has called for the United States to reinstate the military draft, urging all young Americans to serve two years of military service to protect the nation's freedoms amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
- Schneider argues that mandatory service would unite young people across all backgrounds, provide rigorous physical training, maintain a ready standing army, and foster a deeper appreciation for the country's freedoms.
- He believes that having all segments of society serve would make elected officials more cautious about deploying troops to war, as their own families would also be involved.
- The last U.S. military draft ended in 1972 during the Vietnam War, but men aged 18-25 are still required to register with the Selective Service System, though no active draft exists.
