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Editorial
February 28, 1919
Union Labor Bulletin
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
An editorial strongly opposes a Senate bill introducing universal compulsory military training for American youths aged 19-26 as permanent policy. It argues the decision belongs to the people, not Congress; it promotes destructive militarism akin to Germany's; and it is anti-Christian. Calls for democratic resistance against 'War gods' and corporate influences.
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A bill for universal compulsory military training for American youths as a permanent national policy has been introduced into the Senate. It applies to all between the ages of 19 and 26. It would limit the training to one continuous period. The Senate should promptly vote this down, for more reasons than can be written here.
One is that a matter so vitally connected with the very life of the people ought to be left for the people themselves to decide. It is a question Congress has no right to take over from the people. There is no emergency demanding it. Another reason is that it would fasten militarism upon the United States, and that would be the destruction of democracy. It would really mean the overthrow of the American Republic. It would be a surrender to the German idea of militarism which we have just fought to destroy.
And the thing proposed in this bill is strictly and strongly anti-Christian.— Christian Evangelist. St. Louis, Mo.
that we will have none of it. What's behind this move; what is the ultimate purpose? Have the Corporate Autocrats and War gods decided to transplant the Upas tree of death and signs of Universal Militarism is a surrender to democracy from Germany to the United States.
The Evangelist and the News-Herald are right. The principle "Let the People rule."
Were truer words ever spoken? It is time for the people— democracy—to rise up and inform the War gods of This Country
One is that a matter so vitally connected with the very life of the people ought to be left for the people themselves to decide. It is a question Congress has no right to take over from the people. There is no emergency demanding it. Another reason is that it would fasten militarism upon the United States, and that would be the destruction of democracy. It would really mean the overthrow of the American Republic. It would be a surrender to the German idea of militarism which we have just fought to destroy.
And the thing proposed in this bill is strictly and strongly anti-Christian.— Christian Evangelist. St. Louis, Mo.
that we will have none of it. What's behind this move; what is the ultimate purpose? Have the Corporate Autocrats and War gods decided to transplant the Upas tree of death and signs of Universal Militarism is a surrender to democracy from Germany to the United States.
The Evangelist and the News-Herald are right. The principle "Let the People rule."
Were truer words ever spoken? It is time for the people— democracy—to rise up and inform the War gods of This Country
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Constitutional
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Compulsory Military Training
Universal Service
Anti Militarism
Democracy
Christian Opposition
Corporate Autocrats
What entities or persons were involved?
Senate
Congress
Christian Evangelist
Corporate Autocrats
War Gods
The Evangelist
News Herald
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Compulsory Military Training Bill
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Militarism And Pro Democracy
Key Figures
Senate
Congress
Christian Evangelist
Corporate Autocrats
War Gods
The Evangelist
News Herald
Key Arguments
Matter Vitally Connected To People's Lives Should Be Decided By The People, Not Congress
No Emergency Demands Compulsory Training
Would Fasten Militarism On The Us, Destroying Democracy And The Republic
Surrender To German Militarism Just Fought Against
Strictly And Strongly Anti Christian