2006-07-27 12:33:45 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
not true, but it will affect the money you get in grants for college
2006-07-27 12:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by Luis T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the United States of America, all males must register with the Selective Service within a month of their 18th birthday. Generally, you should get something in the mail reminding you of this. If you missed their post card, you can register online (http://www.sss.gov/). While this is manditory for males, it doesn't have any real world effect. The only way this would affect you in regards to the Armed Services would be if the draft was reinstated (which doesn't seem very likely at the moment). If you don't register, there are some legal repercussions (though I'm not entirely sure what), but it's far easier to register and hope WWIII doesn't start soon than it is to ignore it and get a fine or something.
2006-07-27 12:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by quiet_silencio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small price to pay for the freedoms you enjoy in the United States.
The Selective Service System is an independent federal agency operating with permanent authorization under the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 451 et seq.). It is not part of the Department of Defense; however, it exists to serve the emergency manpower needs of the Military by conscripting untrained manpower, or personnel with professional health care skills, if directed by Congress and the President in a national crisis. Its statutory missions also include being ready to administer an alternative service program, in lieu of military service for men classified as conscientious objectors.
Today, the Selective Service System continues to satisfy its statutory obligations while providing the only time-tested mechanism to backup the all-volunteer military when needed.
If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law. You can register at any U.S. Post Office and do not need a social security number. Be sure to register before your 26th birthday. After that, it’s too late! Selective Service does not collect any information which would indicate whether or not you are undocumented. You want to protect yourself for future U.S. citizenship and other government benefits and programs by registering with Selective Service.
2006-07-27 12:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about rights, but if you don't register for selective service you cannot get financial aid for college and there are probably some government jobs you couldn't get. They have the right to arrest you but I have never heard of that before. And reality, I don;t believe they have ever called up any one who registered for it since the Vietnam War.
2006-07-27 14:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Registering for the draft is a duty of citizenship.
If you fail to meet the duty you owe to your fellow citizens - you are entitled to services and benefits at a level in proportion.
You will not be thrown in jail. However there will be a host of benefits that true citizens are eligible for that you will not be.
College loans
Any job that requires 'trust and confidence' in you
any job with a defense contractor
Any form of government employment
certain job retraining benefits.
etc.
2006-07-27 14:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't take away your rights but they do blacklist you, which means that they make it harder for you to do things. It is a corrupted system. None of my cousins wanted to register for the armed services but they had to because they could have been blacklisted. This happens in the USA.
2006-07-27 12:36:12 · answer #6 · answered by Vero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the united states it's true. My son went to pick up some mail at the post office "several years ago now" but they wouldn't give it to him until he registered.
2006-07-27 12:46:24 · answer #7 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are required to register. However I haven't heard of anyone ever being prosecuted.
BUT! You can be denied federal grants/scholarships/student loans, etc. if you don't register.
I would not call that blacklisting though.
2006-07-27 12:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be arrested in the U.S. if you are not registered with the Selective Service and you are male.
2006-07-27 12:36:16 · answer #9 · answered by NateTrain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For government jobs and things like financial aid for schools, you must be registered for Selective Service.
Plus, you get that bitchin' free razor from Gilette.
2006-07-27 12:41:05 · answer #10 · answered by mrroboto4l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in Israel. You MUST serve in the military at the age of 18 or go to jail.
2006-07-27 13:10:37 · answer #11 · answered by one voice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋