MR GIDEON Lee drew an analogy between national servicemen and holders of political office ('A reality check about income'; Forum Online, last Saturday). He suggested that both should be paid for doing what is essentially public service.
However, there is a difference between political office and national service: National service is mandatory, but political office holders have a choice.
Jonathan Boon
National service is mandatory,
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Why cant be voluntery?
Why must be mandatory?
You think our boys love to serve 2 dog danm ns?