Playboy's 20Q: Charles Rangel

August, 2003

Playboy's 20Q: Charles Rangel1[Q] Playboy: You've called for reinstating the draft as well as for mandating alternative civilian service. Are you out to change the way young people think about their country?[A] Rangel: Most everybody I know who served in the military--whether they volunteered or went screaming and yelling--believes they're a better person for the experience. Getting to know Americans from all backgrounds has to make you a better American. It may not be patriotism in the military...