THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.
DEFENCE PROBLEMS. The fact that it was a private member’s Bill gave an air of unreality to the discussion in the House yesterday on the Bill to abolish military service, hut the debate was interesting. Four members of the United Party voted with the Labour Party, showing that to some extent the question cut across party lines. But if compulsion is to be abolished this must be done by a Government measure, after an alte*-, native has been plalnted. Recent cases of conscientious objectors have given an impetus to the abolition movement, but really these do not justify the agitation. There is a stronger argument on the ground of expense, but against this we have the memory of the old inefficiency and inequality of sacrifice in the volunteer days. The principle of universal service is sound. This is,, indeed, the only democratic system.
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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1929, Page 4
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147THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES. Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1929, Page 4
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