During the press conference, a reporter suggested that the
all-volunteer army attracts a disproportionate number of minorities
and poor who are trying to lift themselves out of poverty, and asked
Nicholson if he believed the draft should be reinstated so that the
military would be more "equal."

"I think that our society would benefit from that, yes sir," Nicholson
said.


From The Associated Press, 12/21/06:
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--vasecretary-draft1221dec21,0,5912174.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork

Veterans Affairs secretary indicates support for military draft

By SARA KUGLER
Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK --

President Bush's secretary for Veterans Affairs said Thursday that
"society would benefit" if this country were to bring back the
military draft, and said it shouldn't have loopholes for anyone who is
called to serve.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson spoke a day after Bush said
he is considering sending more troops to Iraq.

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