I would argue that young Americans would be given a sense of maturity and competence by providing them. We know that we as a society need these services. Others could help old people learn how to use the web. Some might even feel that their time and energy might best be served by building houses for the poor or good water pipes in communities whose infrastructure is crumbling (think Flint). Some of these youth will elect to go into the armed forces, some could help to preserve and enrich the natural environment (as they did during the New Deal) others could serve as tutors in schools and community centers. … I am proposing that our presidential candidates consider two years of required national service for all young Americans between 18 and 21 years of age.
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