"Draft Our Daughters" Bill Passed

[EverlastingLifeInView]

I heard about this some months ago but had no idea until tonight that the bill passed forcing women 18-26 years of age to sign on or after January 1st 2018. I can't believe I will have to sign up for the draft. I'm going to have to do some research just in case I go before a judge in the future. This makes me think of our poor dear brothers in South Korea being jailed for their faith. 

 

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/us/politics/congress-women-military-draft.html

 

On Tuesday, the Senate approved an expansive military policy bill that would for the first time require young women to register for the draft. The shift, while fiercely opposed by some conservative lawmakers and interest groups, had surprisingly broad support among Republican leaders and women in both parties. The United States has not used the draft since 1973 during the Vietnam War. But the impact of such a shift, reflecting the evolving role of women in the armed services, would likely be profound. Under the Senate bill passed on Tuesday, women turning 18 on or after Jan. 1, 2018, would be forced to register for Selective Service, as men must do now. Failure to register could result in the loss of various forms of federal aid, including Pell grants, a penalty that men already face. Because the policy would not apply to women who turned 18 before 2018, it would not affect current aid arrangements.

Edited October 28, 2016 by EverlastingLifeInView

[carlos]

27 minutes ago, EverlastingLifeInView said:

I can't believe I will have to sign up for the draft. I'm going to have to do some research just in case I go before a judge in the future. This makes me think of our poor dear brothers in South Korea being jailed for their faith. 

Well, it says that "the policy would not apply to women who turned 18 before 2018" so, unless you are 16, I guess you've escaped.

[EverlastingLifeInView]

2 minutes ago, carlos said:

Well, it says that "the policy would not apply to women who turned 18 before 2018" so, unless you are 16, I guess you've escaped.

Oh really? I thought that part was talking about student loans or something. Its late I'm delusional lol

[Omoyeme]

Why am I not surprised by this new law?

[niall]

I didn't realise that men in the U.S. were being drafted!! How does this differ from South Korea, for example?

 

EDIT: Sorry! I just realised this is to register for the draft. You're not actually being drafted, just put on a list for a future draft. It's still a horrible situation to be in.

Edited October 28, 2016 by niall

[SUNRAY]

3 minutes ago, niall said:

 

I didn't realise that men in the U.S. were being drafted!! How does this differ from South Korea, for example?

 

Actually, no one is being drafted for many years now..the requirement is to register..then, if in the future the draft is initiated, both men and women could be drafted.

[Trina]

This makes me sick for the little sisters! The scriptures state women are weaker vessels. This would mean any young sisters from 12 years and younger will have to eventually register and could be drafted into the military in the future. This system is sickening!

[trottigy]

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2943/text

 

You can follow the progress of this bill at the above website. You'll note it is NOT a law yet and probably will not become one anytime soon. This election the Democrats have been painting the Republicans as fighting a war against women. Surely, they will not pass a bill like this until WAY AFTER the election IF ever.

 

Just a note about US law making: A bill passed in either the Senate or the House has to ALSO be passed in the other (it must be exactly the same wording both have to pass OR they have to reconcile the 2 version and then pass the reconciled version in both houses) AND then get sent to the President who must sign it BEFORE it becomes law. If he veteos it, it starts all over until he does or 2/3 of BOTH houses pass it. So far this has only made it passed the Senate not the House and hence not to the President.

Edited November 1, 2016 by trottigy

[SUNRAY]

10 hours ago, trottigy said:

 

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2943/text

 

You can follow the progress of this bill at the above website. You'll note it is NOT a law yet and probably will not become one anytime soon. This election the Democrats have been painting the Republicans as fighting a war against women. Surely, they will not pass a bill like this until WAY AFTER the election IF ever.

 

Just a note about US law making: A bill passed in either the Senate or the House has to ALSO be passed in the other (it must be exactly the same wording both have to pass OR they have to reconcile the 2 version and then pass the reconciled version in both houses) AND then get sent to the President who must sign it BEFORE it becomes law. If he veteos it, it starts all over until he does or 2/3 of BOTH houses pass it. So far this has only made it passed the Senate not the House and hence not to the President.

 

Wow Jerry! I'm sure glad you are always nearby to help keep things in perspective! ...Especially for some of us emotional sisters!