The man was a draft dodger. What is it about him that people like so much? ESPN had story after story about him today (his 65th birthday). I can't see why people have put him on such a pedostool. If he had gone in the draft, like everyone else was require to, then I could see why people love him.
2007-01-17 15:03:31 · 14 answers · asked by Cali Cop 3 in Sports ➔ Boxing
Cali I couldnt agree with you more. He was an arrogant coward in real life. Also he was not the best ever, Sugar Ray Robinson and Marciano were better. As a country, we need to stop idolizing people like him.
2007-01-17 15:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
He was a concientious objector. He is on a pedestal because he is idolized by alot of people like myself. Don Trollio I had to get the dictionary out for pedestal try it sometime you might like it. The stories were out because like you said it was his birthday. He was a heavyweight champ, adored around the world, I think they would have something on about him. Now you can go back and watch your hockey news. If he had gone in the draft he would have done boxing exhibitions like Louis did or play baseball like Jackie did. It was 40 years ago and a war that was a mistake. I take nothing away from the Vietnam vets they tried to do well but were in a losing situation from the beginning. Back to the question----They worship Ali because he was a great champ and is a great person.
2007-01-18 06:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by gman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think he became a role model for young boys who learned that if they apply and train themselves to be the best- in any athletic arena, in something, and in anything, they can become the absolute best in the world . It is POSSIBLE.
As for the draft, well ,yes I agree that part was dicey. Ali (Cassius Clay) failed his first bid because he was almost illiterate, then at the subsequent times, used his membership in the Islam religion as a reason.
joined the Nation of Islam and subsequently converted to Sunni Islam in 1975.
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Excerpt form his biography in WIlkepedia:
In 1964, Ali failed the Armed Forces qualifying test because his writing and spelling skills were subpar. However, in early 1966, the tests were revised and Ali was reclassified 1A. He refused to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a conscientious objector, because "War is against the teachings of the Holy Qur'an. I'm not trying to dodge the draft. We are not supposed to take part in no wars unless declared by Allah or The Messenger. We don't take part in Christian wars or wars of any unbelievers." Ali also famously said, "I ain't got no quarrel with those Vietcong" and "no Vietcong ever called me neegger."
2007-01-17 23:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone loves him because he stood up for something he believed in. He bacame a muslim and was a follower of malcom x one who for rights in a peaceful manner. he was the greatest boxer ever a man who could talk then walk the walk. Even in his deteriorating state of health he is a great man who is still working for equality. The Muhammad Ali center was build to teach the world about respect and hope and understanding in the world. Ali has a legacy of respect that everyone should believe in thats why everyone likes him so much
2007-01-17 23:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by mike b 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
so your problem with Ali is you said he is a draft dodger First don,t you have to hide to be a draft dodger or change your name and social security number last I checked he did none of it check your facts and history this will require a little work on your part you might learn something I love Ali Happy Birthday champ
2007-01-18 10:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
because of all his accoplishments. he was not a draft doger. if you want to blame some one check sly stallone he went to canada! you must have a small mind or your a republicain! he is a great person as well as was a boxer he helps people do you? he has written books on peace have you? he is known around the word and loved are you? which war did you fight in or offered to serve in? read his history..he failed a test and was still drafted what's yo with that?!? put the shoe on ther foot!!
2007-01-18 20:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by saxaphonist 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A man who gives up everything because he believes in an ideal and a principle so profoundly and wholeheartedly deserves to be honored by all of us. After all, hearts and minds that strayed against the public policy are what created and developed this country.
2007-01-17 23:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by jaded 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It was an unpopular war. Everyone disagreed with it in hind sight.
2013-09-25 00:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, All of the answers are right.... except for don's..... tell me you wouldn't oppose the draft if it was to be brought back today! Sure I would die for my country, but not Bush's monopoly......
2007-01-17 23:29:22 · answer #9 · answered by jseifert1984 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
BECAUSE WE WANT TO. HE WAS NOT A DRAFT DODGER. HE FOUGHT THE DRAFT THRU THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE WORDS THAT YOU ARE USING ARE TOTALLY INCORRECT.
2007-01-18 19:08:03 · answer #10 · answered by smitty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋