Theres definatly SOME good to it. Hell, maybe that will help reduce the crime rate too*. From what ive heard, you are forced to learn a skill, so more skilled workers.
*Just came back from holiday. First taxi from the airport has dents in the doors from kids throwing rocks. Depressing here
Youtube always shows off all the progressive and positive aspects of Europe. Bike lanes, relable trains.
Was so jealous.
Then heard that my game buddy is off to manditory milatary service.
The idea that the government can take away a year of your life, and thats normal is still a tough pill to swallow.
On a more serious note, theres a site that showed all the clothes that rape victims were wearing. It was all average clothes. Wish i could remember the link, but i will never forget the images.
Im 99% sure i can give some distors to my family, and they wont notice a difference.