[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Kate!

It is, and a lot of people even of that young age are either not physically or mentally fit for service. Even something minor can preclude people from signing up. My brother enlisted in the army at 18 and was discharged due to hay-fever. Just one example.

I'm not averse however to the voluntary aspect, if they have enough respect to do it willingly.

Voluntary would be fine.

For me it's a no go at all even if it's not REALLY being in the forces.

As for the other side of it.
It's worrying.
James more Stupidly than Cleverley, says the could be special Constables.
WHAT??

Do they ever listen to the absolute tripe they put in their heads then out to the public.
Honestly, there's never been a government in my view, that has warranted being well and truly booted out as much as this shambolic shower does.

As I said before, I was at Uni at 18 years old.
If they'd tried this then, I'd have taken my chance and told them what to do with it.
I'd have refused point blank to have anything to do with it.