A: Sepsis can be contagious, according to MedicineNet. Sepsis is a blood infection caused by a widespread adverse immune response to a bacteria or fungi infection in the body. Inflammation throughout the body can cause life-threatening organ damage.
Before the United States abolished the draft in 1973, some of its supporters argued that an all-volunteer force (AVF) would be too expensive because the military would have to pay much higher wages to attract enlistees. But the draft does not really reduce the cost of national defense.
Photo: Selective Service System. December 1, 1969 marked the date of the first draft lottery held since 1942. This drawing determined the order of induction for men born between January 1, 1944 and December 31, 1950. A large glass container held 366 blue plastic balls containing every possible birth date and affecting men between 18 and 26 years old.