Anyone think Cameron hasn't thought this through.
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National Service for all 16 years old
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National Service for all 16 years old
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostAnyone think Cameron hasn't thought this through.Comment
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Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostI think he has - it's not compulsory so it won't upset people (like me) who would oppose the State stealing your life at every taxpayers (huge) expense, but it is something to appease retired colonel blimps and facists who think National Service is a cure all. Result - no change but a politician appearing to "do something".
All 16 year olds to do a three week non-miltary 'national service' during their 1st summer holiday. Love to see how that's going to work/What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Got a link ? Can't see anything on the BBC news site and I'm sure such an announcement would have prominent placing.Comment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostKill many birds with one stone and make school more disciplined instead."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by adubya View PostGot a link ? Can't see anything on the BBC news site and I'm sure such an announcement would have prominent placing.
Found it
Cameron's war on street gangs | The Sun |NewsComment
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From Today's Torygraph
Mr Cameron said his national service programme - currently being undertaken by just several thousand youngsters a year - should be a 'rite of passage' for every 16-year-old and would capture the essence of national service.
But his grand plan is not a new measure - he outlined the citizen service when he was elected last year. And Downing Street indicated this afternoon that the scheme would remain voluntary.
Read more: David Cameron UK riots speech: Non-military 'national service' at 16-year-olds across the country | Mail OnlineComment
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