Question: Is President Nixon's proposal to have a draft lottery for 19‑year‑olds a good idea?

Michele Stackhouse '70 ‑ I suppose it's an improvement, but it's still ridiculous because we shouldn't be picking anybody.

Jerry Smith '71 ‑ It's not a good idea. I think the present system of selective service should not be done away with. Basically it's a good system, but certain changes and reservations should be made.

Tom Pedersen '70 ‑ It's not good enough. Nixon is looking for an easy way to dodge his campaign promises of a volunteer army.

Dave Atkinson '70 ‑ I think it may be a good idea. At least, some of the guys would have a chance of not having to go to war. There are better odds against going this way than in the present system.

Chick Williams '71 ‑ I think that a lottery system is better than a draft. Nineteen years old is a good age to go into service because most men at 19 do not have many ties in business and family.

Mark Henkes '70 ‑ It's bad, because a lot of men over 20 who haven't been drafted won't be selected.

Cyndie Wright '71 ‑ It's not fair to take men with responsibilities such as school or a wife and children. Only free, single men should have to be drafted.

John Jaderborg '70 ‑ Even now, if a boy is going to die in the service of his country, being a year or two younger won't make much difference.

Stephanie Carynski '71 ‑ The lottery system would lead to corruption. Too many people would be tempted to pay off people so their names would just happen to not appear on the list.

Bob Witkay '70 ‑ I like it. After that one year is up when you are liable to the draft, you don't have to worry about it. If you have to have a draft, that's about the best kind.