The last time the U.S. had a draft was in 1973, for the Vietnam War, which caused institutional and ideological damage that this country is still dealing with today. A draft in this era would be even more catastrophic.

Not if you’re a Republican politician whose idea of war is just throwing the lesser-than of the populace into America’s idea of a meat grinder, based on class. Because that’s who the target audience of this draft will be for all and any war America goes on about. The age limit being pushed to 42, just broadens the scope.