Some European coutries have, I believe, a 2 year mandatory service in their military. I've often thought this would do us well here in Canada, and likely in the States, in helping to instill some sort of values and work ethic into the population. Many today don't get that at home. Another thread pointing out the indiscriminate theft for metals got me thinking this way again. All in favour?
EDIT; I can't spell Mandatory