Militarism in America

Grover Hartman presents a well reasoned and persuasive argument against peacetime conscription. His arguments are all well documented with quotations from government, labor, education, and religious leaders in the country. Among his many conclusions he states, "Far from being a step toward vigorous American support of a world government, conscription will foster isolation. To accept it as the pattern for the post-war world is to abandon the struggle for peaceful relations among the nations....