The reason why the Democrats are sponsoring this is simple: they don't think it's fair that the families of the wealthy rarely end up in combat, and instead that burden is heaped onto the backs of the poor and middle class. With a draft, the wealthy aren't so well-insulated from doing the dirty work (that they're so good at making necessary in the first place).

So, all-in-all, I guess I'm in favor of registering for a draft, and if we really NEED more soldiers, okay...but don't let the wealthy slack off; they need to do their share too, and see what it's like for the common man. There'll be a lot fewer wars and conflicts if the rich folks' children are in danger too. It's just too easy to vote for war or use of military force when you know YOUR children won't be involved.