Jan 17
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Muhammad Ali and the draft
Abolish Selective Service!
Today (January 17, 2023) would be the 81st birthday of former boxing heavyweight champion Muhammed Ali.
During the Vietnam War, which had a military draft, Ali applied for conscientious objector status. His request was denied. In 1967, Ali refused to be inducted into the army and was arrested. Evading the draft is a felony and he was convicted. Ali was also…
