The most incredible one sentence description I've ever heard of an equally incredible period of time. I still feel very blessed to have lived through that period.

I've often wondered if ending the draft has had the unfortunate effect of people either becoming too self absorbed and unaware not only of the pain of war, but the concept of service to one's country; and a few too many chest pounders wearing flags and verbiage of "supporting the troops", but well knowing their sons and daughters won't have to pay the price.

When your country's actions and decisions are guaranteed to personally affect the path your life will take, if not your own mortality, you tend to be much closer in tune and get constructively involved with what's going on..