The military in the United States, Russia, Britain, France, Germany and other countries have become all volunteer. When a country has an all volunteer army it is easier to get into war, because the only people who are fighting want to fight. A citizen army and a Congressional declaration of war guarantees a country will not become involved in expeditions that are contrary to the country's will.
Israel, yesterday took a big step forward to guarantee its army remains a citizen force. Not only is there a draft in Israel, and Sweden and Switzerland, but now there will be no religious deferment. If there is no religious deferment the government will find it easier to make peace with their neighbors.
I congratulate the Supreme Constitutional Court of Israel for making this ruling. It strengthens democracy in this tiny country.
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