Tell us what you think: Should the US reinstate a draft?

Restarting the military draft after more than four decades of an ­all-volunteer force would be complicated. But it could be done. Is mandatory service the solution? We want to know what you think! 

Take our reader poll below, and send us an email with your thoughts to marinelet@marinecorpstimes.com. 

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