New York Times Article on Moms v. Military Recruiters: The New York Times today reported on the difficulties some military recruiters have encountered while performing their duties in trying to convince children to become heroes overseas. Some have reported that they have been threatened with violence by irate parents. (Is there irony here or just guilt?)

Could the draft be far away? The last thing the Bush administration wants is to re-install the draft. Resistance to its global plans would reach critical mass if that occurs. However, even the Army's generals are stating that the "professional" army is in jeopardy. Fewer and fewer people want to join up.