Mayor Pete Buttigieg has a lot of explaining to do about his proposal to have every American provide a year of service to the country. What is the cost? The entire high school graduating class is going to have to be clothed, housed, given food and I am assuming some kind of salary for their personal needs, so what is the annual cost?

Additionally, there is no doubt the military will receive a larger number of people interested in a career in the military. Statistically, it will happen. That isn't a bad thing, but, when they retire they expect pensions. Where is the money coming from?

I want to know the cost this enormous idea is going to impact the country. Will the monies come out of hardware from defense contractors or Medicare and Medicaid? I am tired of having Seniors robbed blind by Medicare Advantage premiums, Part D premiums and Medi-Gap coverage. They are on a fixed income, but, the monies they pay for their health insurance besides what they already pay for Part B and medication out of pocket costs is ridiculous and getting more so. The costs of out of pocket expenses has increased since Trump took office. Now, Mayor Pete is going to be looking for money to pay for room and board for every graduating class.

Finally, what is the restriction on military activity in the world so that more wars don't break out where the USA is the most responsible party for an outcome that benefits USA National Security? He can start by defining USA national security.