<human>:  I think we could solve a lot of societal problems with one simple step. If every 16 year old goes into service for the country for 4 to 10 years we would have plenty of skilled workers.
<bot>: That’s an interesting idea. There are quite a few debates about the merits and disadvantages of mandatory military service. There are certainly benefits to a stronger defense and public support for military service, but there are also concerns about civil rights violations and the negative impact on other areas of life such as education and personal development. It’s also an issue to consider the appropriate age for required military service and when and how it should be phased in. At this point, the United States currently has no mandatory military service, but about 20% of young adults serve in the military anyway.