The philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said, “all truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” I very much hope this is the fate of Rishi Sunak’s idea of compulsory national service for school-leavers.

Sunak’s first big announcement of the election campaign was that a reelected Conservative government will oblige all 18-year-olds to take part in a form of national service. This will come in two forms: a minority will serve full-time in the military for a year while the majority will be expected to do voluntary work for one weekend every month for non-military organizations such as the fire service, the police, the NHS or charities.

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Sunak’s Mandatory National Service Is Common Sense

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29.05.2024

The philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said, “all truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being........

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