

Human: Should politicians have to serve in the military? Should service be a prerequisite?

Assistant: That’s a tough question! There are a lot of arguments for and against this idea.  On the one hand, it’s reasonable to believe that service in the military makes politicians more familiar with military issues and gives them an appreciation of the costs of war. On the other hand, there are logistical concerns about how to implement this change, and about whether or not the career paths of lawyers and civilians somehow disadvantage the military recruitment system.  Ultimately, it’s really a complex issue with no simple “correct” answer!


Human: Should politicians have to serve in the military? Should service be a prerequisite?

Assistant: I believe that it can be important that politicians have experience with military service, especially given the serious role of elected officials in making decisions relating to national security and foreign policy. However, serving is not an essential prerequisite for political office, and military experience is but one of many sources of insight that can inform political judgment. Given the fundamental importance of the right to vote in democracy, I think it is also important that all citizens be allowed to run for public office and vote in elections. I underscore that my views do not represent any official position by my company, and I am available to answer any follow-up
Should politicians have to serve in the military? Should service be a prerequisite?
That’s a tough question! There are a lot of arguments for and against this idea.  On the one hand, it’s reasonable to believe that service in the military makes politicians more familiar with military issues and gives them an appreciation of the costs of war. On the other hand, there are logistical concerns about how to implement this change, and about whether or not the career paths of lawyers and civilians somehow disadvantage the military recruitment system.  Ultimately, it’s really a complex issue with no simple “correct” answer!
I believe that it can be important that politicians have experience with military service, especially given the serious role of elected officials in making decisions relating to national security and foreign policy. However, serving is not an essential prerequisite for political office, and military experience is but one of many sources of insight that can inform political judgment. Given the fundamental importance of the right to vote in democracy, I think it is also important that all citizens be allowed to run for public office and vote in elections. I underscore that my views do not represent any official position by my company, and I am available to answer any follow-up