Rangel is Immoral

Rangel Says He Will Revive Legislation to Impose Military Draft

By Nadine Elsibai

Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic Representative Charles Rangel said he will again introduce legislation to revive a U.S. military draft when his party takes control of Congress in January.

Broad-based conscription for the military or public service would make U.S. leaders more cautious about going to war, Rangel, of New York, said on CBS's ``Face the Nation.''

``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,'' said Rangel, who is in line to become chairman of the Ways and Means Committee next year.

Military leaders spoke out against reinstating the draft when Rangel introduced such legislation in January 2003, prior to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Commanders such as Air Force General Richard Myers, then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the current volunteer force was better trained and capable than the conscripted troops in the past.

Rangel's proposal didn't gain widespread support when he first made it, and it was rejected by the House. He's reviving the legislation as lawmakers and some military commanders say the armed forces are being stretched thin by the war in Iraq.

``I don't see how anyone can support the war and not support the draft,'' said Rangel, 76, an Army veteran who opposed the Iraq war. ``I think to do so is hypocritical.''

To be honest, I am verbally numb. One weakness of mine is a refusal to debate or discuss important topics with immature and intellectually feeble people. It could be pity or a waste of time. And Rangel has fallen of the deep end here.
What scares me is someone with this little functioning grey matter will have power in the House. This selfish prick is pushing this to create a dangerous wedge in our population. Apparently he doesn't respect the people of his district or the people in yours. And he is willing to use the drat as a political tool to get what he wants. Like most Democrats, he is unaware of the term "consequence" or "ramifications."
With that being said, this could blow up in the Democrats face. It won;t pass and any support for it will damage any incumbant in a close race nest election. Then we look at any Senator running for President and vote. So while the childish Rangel brings this to the table, his arrogance and pride will once again symbolize the demise of the Democratic party.