Rejected petition Bring back National Service for 18 -20 year olds

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In order to instill some discipline and respect for authority, the Government should bring back National Service for 18 - 20 year old youths. This would also help to reinforce our military services, which are under extreme pressure due to the wars in Afganistan and Libya.

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Date submitted 8 August 2011
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