from The Guardian
The actor and comedian Rob Schneider has urged
the US to “restore the military draft for our nation’s young people”
amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Posting on X, Schneider, 62, who has not served in the military, wrote:
“Each
and every American, at eighteen years of age, must serve two years of
military service. They could also choose to serve part of that time
overseas or in country in a volunteer capacity. Being a citizen of the
United States gives us unparalleled Freedoms and opportunities that are
the envy of the world. However, these Freedoms that we cherish do not
come without a cost.”
He continued, “By
protecting and preserving these Freedoms, young people, regardless of
race, creed or religion will be united in service to their country and
just as importantly, to each other. Many Nations around the world
require their young citizens to serve their country. Until recently, our
Nation did as well.”...
Schneider converted to Catholicism in 2023, when he also endorsed the
then-independent candidate Robert F Kennedy in the US presidential
election. Following Kennedy’s withdrawal from the race, Schneider backed
Donald Trump...
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