why is anyone surprised at this? the Americorp/Vista bill which passed easily by both Dems and Reps called for just this type of action. When they got caught trying to make 'volunteerism' mandatory (don't ask!) from womb to tomb, they dropped that wacky idea from the bill and instead inserted (the last possible paragraph) that a 'commission' would be appointed to study the feasibility of making volunteerism mandatory. This passage followed those for plans to establish 25 campuses across the country to train 'drop-outs, youngsters from reform school (not 6 yr. olds carrying cub scout sporks), those at risk, those who may potentially be at risk and those with language problems'. The training will enable these kids to audit energy and help in times of national emergency such as Katrina or unknown disasters. Isn't that just what you want helping you during an emergency....a drop-out criminal youth who can't read? He/she will have been rehabilitated, of course, so not to worry. If anyone has any illusion about the stealth coercion this administration is willing to exert in order to get a docile populace, this should end it. Read the Bill, fellow morons, so you won't get caught by surprise.