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Youth Protection Act - Politics, Business, Civil, History - Posted: 15th Apr, 2009 - 1:47pm
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Act that bars the US government from trying to enlist youths under the age of eighteen in any branch of the US armed forcesPost Date: 15th Apr, 2009 - 3:58am / Post ID: #
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Youth Protection Act
California Towns Fight Back Against Justice Department Suit to Overturn Youth Protection Act that Bars Military from Recruiting Minors
Last November, residents of Eureka and Arcata passed a ballot initiative known as the Youth Protection Act that bars the US government from trying to enlist youths under the age of eighteen in any branch of the US armed forces. But just days after the laws went into effect, the Justice Department filed a suit seeking to overturn them. The Justice Department's civil action says the initiatives are invalid because they conflict with federal law. Both towns are refusing to cave. They've hired lawyers and filed counter-claims challenging the federal government's action. Ref. Source 1
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Post Date: 15th Apr, 2009 - 1:47pm / Post ID: #
Act Protection Youth
My older brother enlisted in the US Army when he was 17 years old. I see nothing wrong with that if the parents consent. By the time his training was over and he got to his first duty station he was almost 18. With most males that are recruited the military is looking for the 17 to 25 year olds as they are the best to train and make into great soldiers.
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