John Edwards on National Service

[paulitics08]

This is why I will NEVER vote for this man. Mandatory service is the antithesis of a free state.

[jgriffith3792]

Why does Edwards keep saying only "poor kids" go to war? That is very demeaning to our brave soldiers.

Edwards is such a moron.

[htwellington]

By my count, jgriffith, he said it once, and not in a demeaning way. It's not intended as an insult. It's factual. Look at the stats before you shoot off your mouth.

As to your claim that Edwards is a moron, he's one of the only candidates that advocates national service *at all.* IMHO, that makes him more of a hero than a moron, but hey, what do I know?

[jgriffith3792]

Edwards has made this comment multiple times; he has given more than one interview. I agree, it has not been demeaning, but there is a negative connotation that goes along with this comment. It should not be made.