June 6, 201610 yr In 1963 the college enrollment rate for US males was about 54%. In 1968, the height of the Vietnam War, the enrollment rate was 15% higher. When they stopped drafting as many men the enrollment rate decreased. Which groups in the 60s had the least amount of representation in Congress and had the least ability to attend college? Poor and of color. What would I have done? No idea. Maybe went to college to better myself. Maybe went to college to avoid being killed. Maybe I would have enlisted. Who knows. Again, if you took the deferment were you any more patriotic or better than Ali who challenged the legality?
June 7, 201610 yr Dodged 21 punches in 10 seconds with his hands by his side. Muhammad Ali Dodges 21 Punches In 1 Seconds: Hilariously Funny! He was good at dodging several things. (just couldn't pass up the lead into this one).
June 7, 201610 yr He was good at dodging several things. (just couldn't pass up the lead into this one). While I certainly get and appreciate the humor did he really "dodge" the draft? I picture "draft dodgers" as those who ran off to Canada or just didn't show up. He stood up and said the law was on his side and was willing to go to jail. That's not dodging IMO.
June 7, 201610 yr My bro is now 44 which means he was too young to see Ali in his prime. He wrote a piece on how younger folks like him were influenced by Ali. Reflections of Ali - Full Sport Press - June 2
June 7, 201610 yr While I certainly get and appreciate the humor did he really "dodge" the draft? I picture "draft dodgers" as those who ran off to Canada or just didn't show up. He stood up and said the law was on his side and was willing to go to jail. That's not dodging IMO. I thought he changed his religious beliefs in order to avoid the draft? To be honest don't really know that much about it.
June 7, 201610 yr I thought he changed his religious beliefs in order to avoid the draft? To be honest don't really know that much about it. Nope. Began following Islam in 1961.
June 7, 201610 yr 1997 Arthur Ashe Courage Award BBC Sports Personality of the Century Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Century Kentucky Athlete of the Century 2001 Presidential Citizens Medal 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom Otto Hahn Peace Medal
June 7, 201610 yr Personally, I hate that this thread morphed into the draft issue. It certainly could have been discussed in a separate thread in a respectful time frame. But, if the "Nancy Reagan Died" thread taught me anything....
June 8, 201610 yr Ali would be HATED by most BGPers today for his beliefs. No question in my mind. Without a doubt.
June 8, 201610 yr Ali would be HATED by most BGPers today for his beliefs. No question in my mind. He certainly wouldn't be popular.
June 8, 201610 yr Ali would be HATED by most BGPers today for his beliefs. No question in my mind. Without question. My dislike for him has nothing to do with his faith. You get drafted to serve your country, you go. Simple as that. And before anyone asks, I view anyone else who was drafted and didn't serve in the same light.
June 8, 201610 yr Personally, I hate that this thread morphed into the draft issue. It certainly could have been discussed in a separate thread in a respectful time frame. But, if the "Nancy Reagan Died" thread taught me anything.... I think it is all part of the fame and fortune. We all think it is great when we see these fabulous athletes/actors, etc. make all of this money and lead this glorious life style. The sad part is that their private lives also become non existent. Every thing they do gets put under the scope and we all get our chance to judge them for the great that they do and any wrong doings they might partake in.
June 8, 201610 yr Without question. My dislike for him has nothing to do with his faith. You get drafted to serve your country, you go. Simple as that. And before anyone asks, I view anyone else who was drafted and didn't serve in the same light. "Didn't serve" as in took a deferment?
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