Rob Schneider calls for US military draft amid Iran war
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Rob Schneider is calling for the return of the U.S. military draft amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, arguing that mandatory service could promote unity and patriotism.
The actor shared his views in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying the country should “restore the military draft for our nation’s young people.” He proposed that all Americans at age 18 serve two years, either in the military or through volunteer work.
“We must once again recommit ourselves to one nation under God, indivisible,” Schneider wrote.
Schneider suggested that compulsory service would help unite Americans across backgrounds and instill a stronger sense of national identity and responsibility. He added that such a system could ensure the country is better prepared for both military conflicts and domestic crises like natural disasters.
“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”
- John F. Kennedy
We must once again recommit ourselves to one Nation under God, indivisible.
Therefore, we must restore the military draft for our Nation’s young people.
Each and every American,…Despite acknowledging that he has not served in the military himself, Schneider argued that service should apply broadly — including both men and women — and even proposed that politicians’ families should be included, suggesting it could influence decisions about going to war.
“We would have in service every segment of our society represented so that our elected officials would be more hesitant… about sending their own sons and daughters off to a faraway war,” he said.
His comments come as discussions around U.S. military readiness intensify amid tensions with Iran. However, the White House has indicated that reinstating the draft is not currently part of the plan, though officials have not completely ruled it out.
The United States has not used a military draft since 1972 during the Vietnam War, though men aged 18 to 25 are still required to register with the Selective Service System.
Schneider’s remarks have sparked debate online, with supporters agreeing that national service could build unity, while critics questioned the practicality and fairness of reinstating a draft.