J)raft receives support
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THURSDAY. APRIL 24. 1M0
United Press International
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fost of the 79 responding talked
u t registration being a duty. But
were deadset against peacetime
hstration. Some among these
tight up slavery or the threat of
th in combat.
)n the question of women and
istration, most said females want
jality and should be treated
idly.
fmong 16 nixing the woman ques-
was Russell K. Jenson, of St.
thony, Idaho.
Women do not need this new
Jlenge,” he said.
lensen’s answer, like responses
others polled, did not come in a
in “yes” or “no” wrapper.
On a majority,” he said, “women
not physically capable of hand-
the tasks involved in military
Excerpts from replies:
— Palo Alto, Calif. “Each indi
vidual between the ages of 18 to 26 is
guaranteed freedom from involun
tary servitude under the United
States Constitution. In the event the
draft is reinstated, I believe it should
include both men and women be
tween the ages of 18 to 46. Women
should have the obligation to register
as men do, considering that they
have the privilege to enlist if they
choose to do so.” Raymond G. Nasr.
— Tucson, Ariz. “Yes. I am in
favor of a draft registration because
our present world situation demands
a larger, more adequate force than
our now all-volunteer Army.
Women are equal to men intellec-
“Draft registration is not the
answer to our present military
needs. The problem is not a
shortage of manpower for our
voluntary system, but a failure
to produce new weapons and to
attract more trainable and educ-
able men, ” — Benjamin Bailey
of Seattle, Wash.
tually, if not physically; therefore,
they should be registered for the
draft, but should not be forced to
enter combat duty.” Julia Moore.
— Fayetteville, Ark. “I am against
any form of draft registration. I be
lieve it is morally and ethically wrong
to force a person to fight even if it is
for his or her own country. If draft
registration was reinstated I feel
women should be included since all
men (persons, as I am sure Thomas
Jefferson was referring to men as a
universal term) are created equal.’”
Sridhar Chatrathi.
— Oxford, Miss. “Draft registra
tion is not the answer to our present
military needs. The problem is not a
shortage of manpower for our volun
tary system, but a failure to produce
new weapons and to attract more
trainable and educable men.” Ben
jamin Bailey.
— Pittsburgh, Penna. “I am in
favor of renewed draft registration.
Most studies indicate that the volun
teer force is inequitable, and has not
lived up to manpower and efiBciency
requirements. I also believe that
women should register.” Xavier
Jordan.
— Roswell, N.M. Michelle L.
Ortiz is not in favor or women regis
tering for a draft and opposed to
peacetime registration of men. She
proposed as a compromise a govern
ment-sponsored program, whether
mandatory or selective, whereby
youth would learn leadership and
military skills. “In this one-year post
high school program, American
youth could revive the ideals of
democracy throughout the world in
programs comparable to the Peace
Corps of the ‘60s.”
— Durham, N.H. “I do not be
lieve that the current movement will
end with registration alone. Once
registration starts, it is only a small
step to reinstatement of the draft it
self, and I do not believe the current
situation warrants this step. Unfor
tunately, it seems clear that registra
tion is going to begin soon. This
being the case, I believe that both
men and women should be required
to register.” Jonathan M. Linden.
— Nashvile, Tenn. “I believe that
(registration) is a vital precaution to
ward our national security. Although
I wish there was another method, I
realize the United States cannot re
main merely a paper tiger. I believe
women should be included for they
have demanded equality. Many
military positions can be filled just as
well or even better by women as by
men.” Francis Y. Liu.
— Jefferson City, Mo. In favor of
draft, but does not support an actual
On the question of women and
registration, most said females
want equality and should be tre
ated equally.
draft in peacetime. “I do favor reg
istration for women.” Jerianne Tim
merman.
— Houston: “I believe since
minorities now dominate the volun
teer forces, and since women have
shared equally with men the pri
vileges of our country and since reg
istration does not necessarily mean
military service, that all citizens who
are physically and mentally able
should be required to register for the
draft. It is unfair to delegate duty to
either minorities or men when all
share in the benefits.” M. Kevin
Outterson.
— Bismarck, N, D.: “I am not in
favor of draft registration because it
is at this point an unnecessary step
toward a form of slavery. However, if
it should become necessary. I be
lieve that women should go.” John
Bickel.
— Washington, D.C.: “I am
strongly opposed, although this type
of military move may be a useful
warning to Moscow, its ultimate re
sults can only be another war and the
slaughter of millions. If this registra
tion does occur, it should include
women. Otherwise it is a blatant
form of sex discrimination.,, Naftali
bedavid-Val.
— San Diego, Calif.: “I cannot
support the prospect of providing
manpower for a conflict over oil sup
plies. Should women register for a
draft? Not until the ERA passes and
guarantees women equal constitu
tional rights in employment, pay and
education.” Lori McFarland.
— Newport, R. I.: “I am in favor of
draft registration because we should
be able to resume the draft as soon as
possible in the event of an emergen
cy. Young people should know they
(uthe had more on his mind and
ed:
How many unwanted babies
uld be born to Private Pattys and
Joes?
Birth control could not eliminate
problem.” Jensen’s response is
ical of the thoughtful ones put
th by state finalists in the nation-
ecompetition that comes to a cli-
x each year with a think tank at
lonial Williamsburg in Virginia.
Die focus at the conference, high-
iting the competition funded by
Oil Company and adminis-
edby the NASSP, is on problems
ing America in its third century.
SfRistration for the draft is'.'an
trican duty,” Jensen said,
phe all-volunteer force — AVF
has proved to be inadequate in
is of defense needs. The draft
America more well-rounded
better qualified individuals to
1 our military.
The AVF is composed of 50 per
il high school dropouts. They
re unable to keep a job or handle
ponsibility. The draft offers a
■e secure tomorrow. ”
he students were polled on the
ft and registration question a
;k before President Carter made
wn his intention to seek registra-
1 of men and women 18 to 20.
igress is deciding the issue but
closed the door on the registra-
of women.
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do have a responsibility to their
country. I am against registering
women because the ERA has not
been passed.” Richard W. Painter.
— Bronx, N.Y.: “I think the draft
is needed for a strong national de
fense. I believe women should regis
ter.” Maria Calisis.
— Seattle, Wash.: “A peacetime
draft is un-American. But women
should be included if a draft is im
posed.” Lenore Look.“Draft reg
istration is not the answer to our pre
sent military needs. The problem is
not a shortage of manpower for our
voluntary system, but a failure to
produce new weapons and to attract
more trainable and educable men.”
Benjamin Bailey.
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