National Service for all 16 years old

**AtW** · 15 August 2011, 21:06

Would it be national service with a wooden stick or some proper guns?

**Peoplesoft bloke** · 15 August 2011, 21:06

Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Anyone think Cameron hasn't thought this through.

I 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".

**adubya** · 15 August 2011, 21:08

Didn't see National Service mentioned in Dave's rap.

**MarillionFan** · 15 August 2011, 21:09

Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View Post

I 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".

I thought it was compulsary. The Sun is saying so.

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/

**TimberWolf** · 15 August 2011, 21:14

Kill many birds with one stone and make school more disciplined instead.

**adubya** · 15 August 2011, 21:15

Got a link ? Can't see anything on the BBC news site and I'm sure such an announcement would have prominent placing.

**SueEllen** · 15 August 2011, 21:16

Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

Kill many birds with one stone and make school more disciplined instead.

Schools can only be as disciplined as the headteacher is allowed to be.

**adubya** · 15 August 2011, 21:17

Originally posted by adubya View Post

Got 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 |News

**Peoplesoft bloke** · 15 August 2011, 21:20

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 Online

National Service for all 16 years old