Saint Benedict Catholic Formation

Hey y'all i'm back! 
I wanted to bring up a quick subject from the Avoiding War discussion from the CCC last week.
It's from paragraph 2310: "Public authorities, in this case, have the right and duty to impose on citizens the obligations necessary for national defense."
So, that being said, does the government have a right to draft soldiers (i.e. WWI + WWII et all) for a war overseas, assuming the war is a just one? What about if it is not?
And do the "obligations necessary for national defense" apply to all citizens, male and female, and old and young? This paragraph seems very vague to me.
 
 

Basically the just-war scenario. The bottom of 2309 (clauses for a just war) finishes: "The evaluation of these conditions for moral legitimacy belongs to the prudential judgment of those who have responsibility for the common good." Then it hits you with the 'draft' paragraph.

But 2309 brings up another point that I hadn't realized: we are obliged to listen to the "prudential  judgment" of those in authority working for the common good. If those in authority are not "prudential" and are not working for "the common good" (cough like right now Obama cough) could we in good conscience refuse to obey impositions of 'necessary obligations'?

Thoughts? Comments?

Well, technically, the Draft was discontinued in 1973, so no one can constitutionally be drafted today (so far).
And because women are now allowed in combat zones, I hesitate to say that only men would be drafted if the law was repealed for some reason.
I was speaking in hypotheticals.
But I do agree that it seems the Catechism leaves the exact obligations up to the state.
However, I don't think it is a case of "if the bishops decide" if it's a just war or not. If the Catechism states under no uncertain terms the doctrine of the just war, we don't need to be told if it is one or not if we know the facts; we can decide for ourselves.
I don't know if that's wrong or anything; that's just how I see it. 

The Bible is a whole 'nother story.
CCC gives us four clear guidelines for a just war. They either apply or do not apply.
We can sit back and ask whether any war (Rev. War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, etc) was just, and by the guidelines decide 'yes' or 'no'. We do not need to go to a bishop today and ask "Was the Revolutionary War a just war?" We have reviewed the incidents leading up to war and have reached a conclusion based on what the Church teaches. It is not a matter of 'opinion'.
If, as you say, we Catholics need to be told if it is or not, this would be a matter for the Pope. Bishops are fallible. (that's why the Bible can only be interpreted clearly and correctly by the infallibility of the Pope).
Don't think that I diss the Bishops' authority or anything...it's not like that. I just think that when we are given clear standards and are well-informed of the situation, we do not need a bishopric having the ultimate say. With all due respect. 

Yes, I would agree. We should of course see what the Church says on the object, seeing as how we're following the CCC in the first place, but through the Pope, not just individual bishops. 
Sorry if I've been a bit brusque in this conversation!
P.S. Nice seeing you at the French Food Festival! Did you have a good time?

Again, I apologize! I have a tendency to throw down on people. 
Sorry!
You're right...I doubt that a draft will be unleashed on the people of America anytime soon, but if it is, there will definitely be Church authority guiding the way. 
And yeah, Chef Paul really knows how to cook! Gotta hand it to 'im.
Nota Bena for the Chef: C'est tres bon, Monsieur! J'aime votre pain; il est plus chaud! <3
Best I could think of. 

Merci! J'étudies à travers Rosetta Stone; c'est mon 4ème année. Et toi, est-ce que tu étudies à travers?
(Je suis desolée, mais mon Francais est n'est pas trés bien!) 

Sounds good. 
You can email me if you'd like at kass.williams0927@verizon.net, or just another board. Up to you.
It is my goal to speak fluent French! I'm not nearly that good yet, but getting there...
How long have you studied it?