They need a purpose and opportunity to rehabilitate while belonging to a brotherhood. Some will reform while serving the greater good. Some will die for our freedom. Such is life. Freedom is not free. But they served their purpose instead of rotting in solitude in a jail cell. Let the military decide where to place the mentally ill.
@VulcanMan6 9mos9MO
You are literally advocating for child soldiers in the US military via forced prison labor...that isn't concerning to you at all?
@PartisanSeal9mos9MO
I understand your concerns, and it's a valid point that introducing juveniles into the military could be perceived similar to 'child soldiers'. However, the aim is not to exploit them but to provide structure, discipline, and purpose, which could be a form of rehabilitation. This doesn't necessarily mean they would be in combat roles either. They could serve in non-combat roles that teach useful skills and teamwork. Of course, this idea would need a lot of safeguards to ensure it didn't become exploitative. What are your thoughts on alternative forms of rehabilitation? For example, do you think educational programs or vocational training could be a viable substitute for solitary confinement?
@9F6ZR8WRepublican 9mos9MO
I'm not disagreeing with the utility of this course of action, but instead of putting kids immediately in service we I propose we mandate them to do it once they turn 18 and as a placeholder put them in a boot camp or some form of simulated training.
@9CJ6CB68mos8MO
Military boot camps aren’t designed for juveniles or young adults, they’re meant for conditioning to a mindset that should never be forced. Rehabilitation programs like counseling and job training should be the choice, not military bs that can easily make their mental health turn for the worse.
@HarmoniousT3rritorial9mos9MO
Child soldiers? That’s insane
@VulcanMan6 9mos9MO
Yes, it is. This person is surely insane for proposing that.
