“Democracy is by definition, the free and equal right of every person to participate in a system of government, often practiced by electing representatives of the people by the majority of the people” (Microsoft word, dictionary/ N.D.). Everyone in the United States should have the right to make their own decisions. The United States professes to allow the voices of the people to be heard, although this far too often does not occur.
It is not fair to require, or force someone to serve in the military. Not everyone posses the patriotic attitude towards their country, so why force them to fight for their country? America wears a façade that portrays how their government tends to the needs of their people. The imperative decision that Americans face when enlisting in the army should not be a decision that is forced, or made by the government. Being an American is suppose to secure our rights, and ability to fight for our pursuit of happiness, our freedom, and most of all, our freedom of speech. The government has no right to change what has already been set in stone; they have no right to overturn the first amendment by requiring Americans to serve in some form of military service branch. The decision must be voluntary. Why take away American citizens options? Why force someone to serve a year in the miltary? America cannot stand amongst other countries, and claim that they are a land of opportunities and options, if they require their citizens, to fight in a war that they may not feel is substantial. Several things can happen within that time period if enlisted in the army, he or she could be injured or even worse killed. A life changing decision such as, enlisting in the military for a whole year, should only be made by the person considering enlisting in the military. The government should not have a major voice in a life changing decision such as this.
Enlisting in the army is not an option for me. My obligated quest for the pursuit of happiness does not begin with enlisting in the military, but enrolling in college. It is astounding that if I lose my life, in the act of fighting in a war that is not my own, the government coincidently has enough money to pay for a proper funeral; however they don’t have enough money to pay for my education. Although the government will pay for my education, if I put my life in the middle of a war zone, and only then, is when I can receive my opportunity to enroll in college without any finical burdens.
The first amendment, upholds our right as American citizens to verbally express our opinions, even if they are against our beloved country. It is interesting that we live in a government built upon democracy yet we are constantly defending our rights to exercise this so called democracy.
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