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I think he has - it's not compulsory so it won't upset people (like me) who would oppose the State stealing your life at every taxpayers (huge) expense, but it is something to appease retired colonel blimps and facists who think National Service is a cure all. Result - no change but a politician appearing to "do something".
I think he has - it's not compulsory so it won't upset people (like me) who would oppose the State stealing your life at every taxpayers (huge) expense, but it is something to appease retired colonel blimps and facists who think National Service is a cure all. Result - no change but a politician appearing to "do something".
I thought it was compulsary. The Sun is saying so.
All 16 year olds to do a three week non-miltary 'national service' during their 1st summer holiday. Love to see how that's going to work/
Mr Cameron said his national service programme - currently being undertaken by just several thousand youngsters a year - should be a 'rite of passage' for every 16-year-old and would capture the essence of national service.
But his grand plan is not a new measure - he outlined the citizen service when he was elected last year. And Downing Street indicated this afternoon that the scheme would remain voluntary.
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