Faced with a diminishing pool of recruits, the U.S. military has offered enlistment bonuses and lowered some academic requirements. Now a recent report reveals a spike in so-called "moral waivers"- granted to prospective soldiers with criminal records. We hear how these waivers work, and why some observers are crying foul.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-02-22/moral-waivers-and-military-recruitment
"Moral Waivers" and Military Recruitment
Listen Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.Guest host: Matthew Felling
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Guests
Aaron Belkin
Professor of Political Science and Director of the Michael D. Palm Center at the University of California Santa Barbara
Beth Asch
Senior Economist, Rand Corporation
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