Samuel J. Bloomfield '79 said yesterday he thinks the armed forces now are poorly disciplined and educated. "I think there are many problems which reflect a lack of discipline, including racial tensions," he said.
Several students cited problems with the military system in general. "I don't believe in our military system, and I don't think the use of it would ever be adequate," Thomas P. Lyons '79 said yesterday.
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Other students, however, said they believe the armed forces are effective and necessary.
"The armed forces are good for discipline," Lisa Beach '80 said yesterday.
Kevin D. Donovan '81 said yesterday he would be willing to serve for a year. "The armed services need a healthy mix of people so they don't stagnate," he said.
Michael R. Powtrell '80 said yesterday he would be reluctant to serve during a war, but said he would fight in extreme circumstances. "If people I loved were killed I don't know if I could resist," Pontreli said.