Explores the arguments both for and against mandatory military service, analyzing the fundamental issues surrounding the debate over mandatory service in the United States.

History of the draft -- Point: an all-volunteer military service endangers national security -- Counterpoint: the United States can meet its military commitments without a draft -- Point: reviving the draft would benefit society -- Counterpoint: reviving the draft would do more harm than good -- Point: even without a draft, a national service requirement would benefit society -- Counterpoint: a national service requirement is unnecessary and unfair -- The future of mandatory service.