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Many governments in history had used it, including the Qin Empire of China in 221 BC and
France during the French Revolution in 1790s. Some countries impose mandatory military
service even today. Among which are North Korea, which extends its 10-year military
conscription last 2014; Myanmar, which requires the drafting of men and women into its armed
forces; and South Korea, which imposes compulsory national service for all its citizens.
Mandatory military service is a controversial topic, and many objections have been raised against
it on both religious and political grounds. This leads us to the question: Is compulsory
conscription a good thing or a bad thing? Let us take a look at its pros and cons, and you be the
judge.
Conclusion
Mandatory military service has its advantages and has proven itself valuable in protecting the
sovereignty of the state as well as in expanding its territories – take for example the Qin Empire
that conquered a large area of what is now China, as well as the case of France during the French
Revolution that was able to defend itself from the attacks of European monarchies in the late
16th century. However, its ramifications on the young people enlisted, the quality of military
service, the labor market, the future generations and the like should be carefully considered.
MLA Citation:
"10 Meaningful Pros and Cons of Mandatory Military Service." ConnectUS. N.p., 26 June 2015.
Web. 14 Jan. 2016.