http://www.treesandthings.com/story/2008/11/8/51436/6864 Random thought: what is the difference between mandatory community service and slavery?  I ask because part of the new President-elects announced plan is to expand the scope of mandatory community service for people attending school - something the outgoing administration had also supported. Should mandatory community service be seen as part of civic education or is it a way for the government to utilize cheap labor and exploit a child workforce? Perhaps both? en-us Sat, 8 Nov 2008 05:14:36 EST string http://www.treesandthings.com/search/