longhorn,
Don't get me wrong, there I wish that everyone would choose to serve in the military. There is so much that it could do for young people and would give all young people an appreciation for honor, country, hard work, and sacrifice.
However, I don't think that this is something that should be forced on anyone. The Israeli situation is very different from our own, but I understand your perspective on service. I just don't think people should be forced to do it.
-faz
"I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine." - John Galt