A candidate for Wyoming’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives said he wants to require military service for 18-year-olds.
Republican Jason Senteney of Torrington said he wants to implement what he calls the National Service Plan where 18-year-old men and women would be required to serve two years in the military or a related job if they are not physically able. Senteney said this will get young people to respect each other and get them invested in the nation.
“Once we are all invested in this country and the direction of this country I think we are going to see a lot more respect nationwide and I believe this program is about the best course of action we can take. Plus it will institute discipline nationwide and we won’t have a criminal justice system that’s busting at the seams with over-population. Many of these people will have options.”
Senteney said his plan will likely cost the country $50 billion, but he says they can pay for the program by making military contractors more accountable. Senteney is one of several seeking the republican nomination to replace U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis who is stepping down at the end of the year.