Yes, and it should be at least two years of service

Some people wouldn't be able to, or wouldn't want to, go out for months at a time away from their family and potentially endanger their lives.

Some people are not psychologically or physically prepared for the military, and people who are doing good for society and making a living should not be stripped from that

18-year-olds should focus on college after school unless they really desire to do military service it serves no purpose to force people who are 18 to have at least 2 years of military service.

We already know that the vast majority of kids are NOT ready for college and all the rest either can’t afford to go or are not interested in going. We also know that the human brain doesn’t fully mature until early twenties and a short two years of military training will vastly improve that. Once they are out they will not only be more mature but will qualify for the college fund. I believe if we did this many more people would graduate college and it’s a flat fact that a better educated public is a better country. Finally if we had this in place and we go to war or something similar our people would far more ready. That readiness shows the world how much stronger we are as a nation. Look at Israel, they do this and as small as they are they don’t take **** from anyone. I am absolutely convinced this program would work.

kids nowadays need discipline, look at most tiktok 18 - 30 year olds recording themselves doing stupid **** , we need to preemptively correct them

Citizenship should be considered a privilege, not a fundamental right. The privilege should be earned through service. This is true for all people, immigrants and native born. The country needs a unifying force, and young individuals need a sense of purpose. For many, Mandatory Service provides both. However, I believe in public service alternatives for those who recoil at the military's necessarily violent programs.

I believe that there should be more than 2 years of service as not everyone will fully understand the laws and regulations after only 2 years.

It is your patriotic duty as an American citizen to support and defend these United States of America that have nurtured and protected you throughout your life. If you've never wanted to join the military at some point in your life, you are nothing less than a traitor to your own country.