AP/Ipsos Poll: Most Oppose Return To Draft, Wouldn't Encourage Children To Enlist

Washington, DC - The latest AP/Ipsos poll shows opposition to reinstating a military draft is strong; nearly half of Americans strongly oppose a draft, and a majority of Americans say that if they had a child old enough to serve in the military, they would discourage their son or daughter from enlisting.

The Topline Results for this poll are now available for download.

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