Mike 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 on Nostr: We had that to some extent in the pandemic. The rich and those who saw themselves as ...

We had that to some extent in the pandemic.
The rich and those who saw themselves as the elite opted out of that social experience. It was seen as a money making exercise.
Any future iteration of national service will be seen as something for 'them' not 'us' .

Mid 20th century National Service certainly taught a section of society how firearms and explosives could be used, and how to form & maintain gangs through hierarchy.

The formation of the NHS wasn't as egalitarian as we think, with opt-outs for private medical practice, the continuation of private hospitals & private wards, and the scandalous GP contract that we are still suffering with.

I agree with your premise that we are a divided society but I'm not sure I see your solution.