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    Quote Originally Posted by AmericanPride View Post
    The most relevant measurement of conscription's benefits is during 1940 - 1973.
    The period 1940-1973 is sui generis. As such, one extrapolates from it to the present day at one's peril.

    A single instance of a period of benefit does not establish any kind of correlation that future periods of conscription will produce similar benefits. In fact, I think the weight of evidence presented by posters other than yourself in this thread is against the position you hold. (I do give you full marks for tenacity though.)
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