Kucinich as thorn in my side

[godfry n. glad]

I haven't found a candidate who shares my opinion on ending the professional standing army and reversion to an officer and administrative core of a militia consisting of every capable person between 21 and 45. The militia would train regularly and everybody would be on standby. Public service would be required for those 17-20, where entry roles in the nation's defense would be assigned and the individuals trained in their duties, a national defense training camp. Universal draft. High technology and massive weaponry would be de-emphasized in favor of truly defensive tactics of protecting US citizens on US soil. Sorta of a widened Swiss model with added reduction of nuclear weapon stockpiles.

But then, I distrust standing professional armies.