"Gen. Stanley McChrystal's Solution for Bridging America's Divide"

Gen. Stanley McChrystal suggests that national service could help bridge the political divide in America by bringing together young Americans from diverse backgrounds to work on common projects for a year or two. This concept, already existing in programs like AmeriCorps, City Year, and Vista, would require a public/private partnership to provide funding, create opportunities, and establish supporting policies. By fostering connections and producing better citizens, national service could help heal the divisions in American society.