I've been contemplating doing a post describing my thoughts on Bermuda's mandatory military draft for a few months. When I was 18 my mother found my name on the long ominous list of new recruits that's published in one of Bermuda's news papers. I was not a happy camper. I was playing basketball for Bermuda College and training in martial arts multiple days a week at that point and I knew that devoting my time to the regiment would mean giving up at least one of my interests. I did 2 weeks of basic training that resulted in more frustration than personal growth so my view of the draft is one of skepticism. Soon after basic training I was deferred so that I could pursue my education and haven't looked back since. I now live in Canada but I still owe the Bermuda Government my 3 years of service and have to send a letter to the Bermuda Regiment every year that includes proof that I no longer reside on the island. While doing my daily rounds on Facebook last week I came across this great post by one of my high school mates, Eugene Johnston. He described the issues surrounding this controversial issue far more eloquently then I ever could so I had to use this as Be Glitterati's first guest post. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic (Supportive or not). Read more after the Jump.
