Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- As news broke out about Public Security Minister (Rtd) Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara's proposal for military training for Sri Lankan youth; social media was abuzz with those approving the proposal and those voicing strong objections.

He said he would table a proposal in Parliament to make way for military training for citizens above 18 years of age to build a disciplined and law-abiding nation. The minister said he was of the view that Sri Lanka as a country needed discipline. He underscored the fact that there was absolutely no discipline in the country.

"From December 20 last year up to now, more than 100 people had died on the road as a result of violating road rules while more than 180 were reported to have b...