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Arthur Thornmill's avatar

If this is implemented it would destroy the military. Too many kids these days are all fat, lazy and ignorant, the military at the moment is far from what it once was but by diluting it with men of a lower standard it will be forced to lower the bar and make concessions to them. Furthermore, at the moment most young lads who join the military are patriotic Brits, however, due to the demographic situation thousands of men with migrant backgrounds would be forced to join which would not be to our benefit and would further destroy the patriotism inherent in the military, hollowing out the once great institution even more.

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Esotericist's avatar

Thankfully the Conservative Party won't be in a position to implement the scheme, but Labour will almost certainly have their own plans to mess up the military further.

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Ghost of Arthur Powell's avatar

A thought on the threat of Russia or a Russian conflict involving ground troops in any way. It seems it will be much diminished in the future. Ukraine is a meat grinder and has killed 1000s of young men on both sides, so much so it possibly puts to rest further conflict led by Russia. Manpower just isn't there, combined with lower birth rates all round.

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Esotericist's avatar

It's possible that this will be the end of it, although such lunacy prevails around the world that I wouldn't rule out anything. The rhetoric we hear from some Conservative MPs indicates that they do consider conflict a possibility, and some of them even seem eager for it.

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Stirling S Newberry's avatar

It is voluntary mandatory service.

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whiggles's avatar

The Swedes have voluntary mandatory service. Anyone can choose to ‘fail’ the entry tests

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whiggles's avatar

Zero seats!

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