Captain Seafort wrote:
I think it would depend on the type of war being fought. If a draft were instituted to support Iraq, sure, but if the war in question was more WW2 than Vietnam in character (i.e. against a great power opponent, and started by a clear act of aggression), then I don't think it would be as much of a political problem.
I would honestly expect a mass nation wide riot of minorities as they realise they are about to get pooched. Along with the Pentagon screaming NO! as it brings down skill levels and dilutes their institutional knowledge further.