I am a Haredi mother. I believe that young men who are not learning Torah full time should sign up for the army, and that learners should be exempt. More opportunities have been opening up for Haredim in the army. Young men who learn would marry, learn a few more years, then sign up in a Haredi unity like Nachal Haredi or Shachar. Some would get a college education. This integration of Haredim into the army was being done in sync with Haredi values, with the support of Chassidic, Litvishe, and Sephardic Rabbanim. Now, the government is taking a provocative stance towards Haredim. The Tal law, which exempted learners, is no more. Please understand that 18 year old Yeshiva Bochurim simply cannot serve in the army. They really believe that they are commanded to learn Torah full time at this young age. Please look at the strides that have been made in getting Haredim into the army according to their values, renew the Tal law, and continue integrating Haredim into the army - in line with their values.