This is a call to those who support strengthening our national service programs, whether by expanding volunteer programs (ServeNext, AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, Senior Corps, and Peace Corps) creating a national service academy (U.S. Public Service Academy), or instituting mandatory national service (Everyone Serves). There is broad interest and support for this cause as evidenced by the writings from voices on the right and left.

The problem, as I see it, is that there is also a vocal opposition to these ideas. That opposition has posted most of the comments on this site. I welcome passion, but want to see that both sides are heard. I will stipulate that the Libertarians will never support the ideas on this site. But many Libertarians would also reject income tax, pollution regulations, and a slew of other policies that most of us see as helping to maintain the society.

So if you think that our country should strengthen its national service programs, share your voice. Many of the dissenting voices on this site choose to post anonymously. You can do so as well. Please show the vocal opposition that there is also a corps of support. Make a comment on this post, or most of the other pieces on this site. I welcome your participation.