*Actor Rob Schneider is calling for a major shift in how America approaches national service, publicly advocating for the return of a mandatory military draft.
No draft has been issued in the U.S. since 1972, during the Vietnam War era, though men aged 18 to 25 remain registered with the Selective Service System. Schneider shared his argument on X, asserting that the benefits of American citizenship come with an obligation that young people are no longer being asked to fulfill. Although he has never served in the military, Schneider framed his proposal around national unity and shared sacrifice across racial, religious, and cultural lines.
“We must once again recommit ourselves to one nation under God, indivisible,” he wrote. “Therefore, we must restore the military draft for our nation’s young people. Each and every American, at 18 years of age, must serve two years of military service. They could also choose to serve part of that time overseas or in country in a volunteer capacity.”
Schneider’s vision would apply to both men and women, incorporating intensive physical training as a core component. He also argued the program would ensure the country always has a prepared force available, whether for overseas conflict or crises on home soil.
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The “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” star directed sharp criticism at American colleges, contending that campuses are steering young people away from an appreciation of their country.
“Unlike in today’s universities, our young people will learn how truly great their country is and how unique and incredible are the freedoms that this nation bestows upon them,” he wrote. “Service is a solemn reminder of the men and women before them who ‘paid the last full measure of devotion’ so that we may enjoy these freedoms.”
He also argued that putting politicians’ children in uniform would force lawmakers to think twice before committing troops abroad.
“We would have in service every segment of our society represented so that our elected officials would be more hesitant and not cavalier about sending their own sons and daughters off to a faraway war unless it was truly in our nation’s interests,” Schneider said.
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