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Joe Biden’s policy on mandatory military service

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Public statementsNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Joe Biden’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Reference: “According to the documents, Biden, 65, received several deferments while he was an undergraduate at the University of Delaware a...” ‐newsday.com

50% Voter Support: 2 support and 2 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

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Joe Biden voters

Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,928 voters that have pledged to vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Biden has consistently supported the idea that military service should be a choice, not an obligation. He has advocated for improving conditions for those who choose to serve, but has not proposed mandatory service. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Biden's stance on military service has been that it should be voluntary. He has not proposed any policies that would require mandatory service for all 18 year olds. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Biden has supported the idea of providing more educational opportunities and skill development for young people, including those in the military. However, he has not specifically proposed a policy that would require military service with a focus on education and skill development. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

While Biden has advocated for more opportunities for education and employment for young people, he has not suggested that those who do not pursue these paths should be required to serve in the military. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Joe Biden has not publicly supported mandatory military service for all 18 year olds. His policies have generally focused on voluntary service and improving conditions for those who choose to serve. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Biden has not proposed mandatory military service as a solution for those with criminal records. His criminal justice reform plans focus more on prevention, rehabilitation, and reducing recidivism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and it should be at least two years of service

Biden has not supported mandatory military service, let alone a two-year requirement. His policies have generally focused on voluntary service and improving conditions for those who choose to serve. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26,393 voters that identify as Democratic.

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