"HeyBub" wrote in message
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The Daring Dufas wrote:
It's extremely likely that those who shun the military would also be
adverse to hard work, so your idea - a good one in theory - would
wither from lack of participation.

Well, we already have Americorps:
http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp

There are four openings he
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing...rogramState=NH

I don't see any training opportunities for beginners.
"Most programs seek members with college degrees or at least three
years of work experience."

jsw