I think it would do a lot of good.

Regarding military service, I think more people need to take a closer look at what goes on overseas in order to better appreciate the realities of warfare. Too many citizens who have not served are sending our young into battle with no regard for their lives.

It isn't like we're getting a realistic depiction in the media. America went into a frenzy when the media released a photograph of military caskets heading home from the middle east. Imagine how people would view the wars if CNN aired footage of our soldiers dying on the battlefield. That's something you don't see but you should. Otherwise there remains a disconnect between pulling a lever on the ballot box and those who die as a result.

In a similar regard, serving your community should make one more likely to get involved politically. People don't vote because they don't know what they would be voting for. Educate the public by giving them first-hand experience. Maybe then people like Hugh won't take the service of government employees so lightly.

"Terrorism is the war for the poor and powerless. War is the terrorism for the rich and powerful."