We actually elect people like this???

In the words of Bugs Bunny, "What a maroon."

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Rep. Rangel Will Seek to Reinstate Draft
By JOHN HEILPRINThe Associated PressS

unday, November 19, 2006; 1:31 PM

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WASHINGTON -- Americans would have to sign up for a new military draft after turning 18 if the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has his way.
Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., said Sunday he sees his idea as a way to deter politicians from launching wars and to bolster U.S. troop levels insufficient to cover potential future action in Iran, North Korea and Iraq.
"There's no question in my mind that this president and this administration would never have invaded Iraq, especially on the flimsy evidence that was presented to the Congress, if indeed we had a draft and members of Congress and the administration thought that their kids from their communities would be placed in harm's way," Rangel said.
Rangel, a veteran of the Korean War who has unsuccessfully sponsored legislation on conscription in the past, said he will propose a measure early next year.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wpdyn/content/article/2006/11/19/AR2006111900376_pf.html