I was outraged while reading the article "Draft, though unlikely, weighs on students' minds" (March 21) when I came across the quote by Liza Perkins. Ms. Perkins said that although she does not support the current conflict, she not only supports the full participation of women in the military, but also thinks they should be eligible for the draft, a concept which I too support.

What angered me was the fact that she went on to say "If I were called, I don't think I would go." This is the height of hypocrisy, if not cowardice, and unrelated to her political views.

When I turned 18 last year, I did, as every college-aged male is required by law to do: registered for selective service (a.k.a. the draft). I have multiple relatives who served in combat in both World War II and Korea. Their stories of combat experiences convinced me of just how horrible warfare can be; however, this would not deter me from fulfilling my duty as a citizen and reporting for duty if drafted.

I understand that everyone has the right to free choice, and that applies to the choice as to whether someone would report if drafted, and I respect that. However, to say that they support the forcing of others to do something as dangerous as serve in a combat zone (or face prosecution) when you yourself are not willing to do so is simply mind-blowing and representative of the two faced American nature that so many people around the world oppose.

I doubt Ms. Perkins realized the extent of the hypocrisy of her statement, but it serves as an example that everyone needs to look beyond themselves and to how actions and policy affect others. To Ms. Perkins: How would you like it if your best friend were to be drafted?