 A
series of three national live call-in programs that explore
the crisis in military manpower and the possibility of a
post-election draft, simulcast on Link
TV (Link TV can be found on satellite delivery systems:
DIRECTV Ch. 375 & DISH Network Ch. 9410) and Pacifica
Radio.
There are over 135,000 U.S. ground troops currently serving
in Iraq-tens of thousands held past their release date.
The Army National Guard will come up 10% short of its targeted
enlistments. Where will the new soldiers come from? Until
that question is answered, fears of a reinstatement of the
Draft will not go away.
This national "town hall" call-in gives Americans
a forum for discussing frequently asked questions on this
critical issue. Veterans, enlistees, family members, and
eminent policy and military experts talk with viewers nationwide
about the soldier's view of Iraq, military families struggling
with unexpected deployments, soldier protection and veterans'
support issues, and how the draft could be reinstated.
Tuesday, October 26th
8 PM PST [9 PM MST; 10 PM CST; 11 PM EST]
FAQs:
The Military Manpower Crisis
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archive available thanks to KPFA.org
This program addresses the military aspects of the issue,
including shortfalls in recruitment and protective equipment,
recent changes in Selective Service preparedness planning
and the affect of extended deployment on military readiness.
Is the Pentagon allocating enough money for protective
equipment?
Wednesday, October 27th
8 PM PST [9 PM MST; 10 PM CST; 11 PM EST]
FAQs:
The Military Family Crisis
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archive available thanks to KPFA.org
This program examines the impact of extended deployment
on military families and looks at what happening to the
wounded. Are soldiers and their families getting the support
they need? Are veterans being treated fairly?
Thursday, October 28th
8 PM PST [9 PM MST; 10 PM CST; 11 PM EST]
FAQs:
The Politics of the Draft
This final installment of the series asks questions
about the politics of the issue: Who will decide whether
the draft is reinstated and who should the public believe?
Is their a "back door" draft? Will there be
"medical conscription"? Will there be more wars
and where will we get the troops to wage them? Should
everybody of age be required to serve?
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