For
It builds unity, discipline, and shared responsibility.
Against
It limits personal freedom and can create resentment.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“as a culture we badly need to re-build the concept of duty, and national service as a step in that direction”
“It will also teach them about the challenges of real life and take them outside their bubble for a little while.”
“I wish people understood how weird it feels with this thought of you being taken away against your will looming over you untill 30.”
“Given that civilian service doesn't have the threat of national annihilation to justify it, it's an utterly disgusting infringement on people's basic liberties.”