Rejected petition Re-introduction of National Service (with conditions)

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Too many young people are currently dependant on the state and have no direction in life. All able-bodied persons under the age of 25 who are not in any form of employment, education or training should be legally required do a stint in our armed forces - As well as making them infinitely more employable, this would give such people a sense of direction, discipline, self-worth, and an understanding of national pride...

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Date submitted 11 August 2011
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