Nov

29

This recalls arguments against ending the draft in the 1970s; to the effect that an all-volunteer military won't cut it. 35 years and a few skirmishes later, it is hard to argue the US military is worse than before the draft was abolished.

One possible explanation is incentives: military pay, training, experience, and status can make sense for young people without such opportunities as well as those with opportunity (military academies are academic powerhouses).

Why not incentivize voluntary payment of extra taxes?

1. Option to pick the branch of government (military, education, NSF, CIA, etc), or level of government (fed, state, muni, etc)
2. Extra services for extra payment? Enhanced postal service, concierge police or fire department, 911 hotline, parties with officials, easier state college admissions.

Of course we already have taxation with benefits: political donation and lobbying


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