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Analysis Of Is National Service A Cure For America's Woes By Larry Fennelly

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It is better to give to our country than to receive. Larry Fennelly’s essay “Is National Service a Cure for America’s Woes?” conveys that “asking what we can do for our country” could benefit America. It is no secret that each generation brings newer technology and ideas to help the country, but the easy way is often chosen. Fennelly’s ideas on alternative ways to help the country may leave the reader questioning aspects of the government. Alternative options should be provided to those who cannot serve in the military, but it should not be forced upon everyone. The essay “Is National Service a Cure for America’s Woes?” by Larry Fennelly’s gives ideas on the problem concerning America’s lack of backbone. Many aspects of American business such as education and commerce are suffering nowadays. Fennelly states how older generations speak of the lack of hardships in each new generation and this results in a weak backbone for the United States. Those who are opposed to military service could seek other ways to help. The idea is that not everyone has to wear a uniform to serve or benefit the country. Everyone who believes there could be benefits in alternative ways to serve in the military could recommend several organization. It is possible that service options besides serving in the military could …show more content…

The baby boomers of the 1950s are the ones complaining about each generation and their lack of helping the country. Military service is an honor and should be an option to every young male or female. However, military service or alternatives such as the Peace Corps should be not forced upon individuals. The draft already exists for young men but is only used in times of emergencies. This draft is understood and accepted, but any other push of military service without consent will be viewed as oppressing the youth. It would be best to make the options clear and available for the young male or female to

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