This issue is difficult for me. I don't believe, however, that people should be mandated or manipulated into giving. It is a shame that the good intentions and citizenship of Colin Powell and George Bush are being used politically by Clinton. I served nine years in the U.S. Navy and am disgusted to hear someone speak so arrogantly about volunteering when that same person was unwilling to do what his country asked of him and cowardly refused to sacrifice for the gift of freedom this country offers. Bribes are not required.
Any compensation just makes the service a second job.
I thought that was called moonlighting. And if community service is required as part of a high school diploma, that's fine as long as equivalent class time is dropped from the student's academic requirements. As I Choose' Yes, I have voluntarily helped people. I don't think this is a government issue. My worth as a human being is NOT determined by my servitude to others.