Hmm interesting, what is the American way? We had conscription between 1940-1973. What makes it non American?
Americans, prior to trump, espoused the concept of freedom. That includes the freedom to not serve in the military.
If you argue a draft is counterproductive because it a waste of resources and we have better means to serve young adults, I could buy it. But arguing a draft is not the American way because it’s “our freedom to decide what we want” is a bit silly.
I do absolutely agree that I wouldn’t trust the current administration or culture to faithfully execute on this idea though.