Think of it this way, kids: It will be a LOT EASIER after activation of the DRAFT!!
"Army misses diploma goal for recruits; Fewer than 83% have graduated from high school" by Bryan Bender, Globe Staff | October 20, 2008
WASHINGTON - For the third year in a row, the Army fell significantly short of its goal for recruiting high school graduates. It was the latest sign that the military's largest branch is lowering education standards to meet quotas, possibly at the expense of the long-term health of the force.
Over past few years, the Army has failed to meet several key goals on recruit quality. Education levels have dropped, entrance exam scores have slid, and more recruits have entered the service after receiving special waivers for problems that would otherwise have made them ineligible: medical reasons, past drug use, or criminal histories.
But they are the bestest citizens we got!!!!
At the same time, many specialists believe the war in Iraq has driven away potential recruits and led parents, teachers, and others who influence youths to steer them to other professions.
Because they LOVE THEIR CHILDREN and don;t want to see them sacrificed over BUSH'S LIES for ISRAEL!!!!
As a result, the Army has fallen considerably short of recruits that possess a high school education.
And yeah, I DO SMELL a DRAFT!!!!
The military considers a high school diploma to be the strongest indicator of stick-to-itiveness.
Seriously, what kind of "journalism" is that? I'm profane, but at least I'm grammatical.
Numerous government and independent studies have shown that soldiers who finish high school are far more likely to complete their term of service without disciplinary problems.
Indeed, the Army considers a diploma so important that earlier this year it opened its own preparatory school at Fort Jackson in Mississippi, where soldiers can earn their high school equivalency before entering basic training. --more--"
Yeah, we just don't have any $$$$ for LOCAL SCHOOLS!!!!!
