While the deferment kings were not persecuted?
2007-06-20 09:21:18 · 15 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
grip (below) Isn't a deferment "dodging" the draft? Let alone obtaining multiple deferments...
2007-06-20 09:26:25 · update #1
ken (below) By assuming this question was posted for racial reasons versus political (slamming the deferment types) shows who the true racist is...
2007-06-20 09:58:14 · update #2
Ali refused to step over the line when he was inducted. The people with deferments weren't drafted.
A deferment is not dodging the draft. People got medical deferments. Others got deferment for college. Others got deferments because they had families. A deferment just means that they put off drafting you for a while. Guys in college got deferments, but after they graduated they became eligible for the draft again. Don't blame me, I was in the service during the draft days.
2007-06-20 09:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blobbaba has nothing but complete and total respect for the way Muhammad Ali lived/lives is life. His stance on the Vietnam war was just, and his choice one of the most selfless acts in American history. Ali had everything to lose, and nothing to gain by refusing service, it would have been a cake walk for him much the way Joe Louis served, with easy duty and celebrity status the whole hitch. Standing up for his beliefs cost him more than bowing to the politicians of the time frame would have. It show a character and spirit the blogbaba only wishes more of us could have. Ali will forever be "the greatest" as much for what he did outside the ring as for his accomplishments as a boxer. He was an American leader when this country desperately needed one, and historical circumstances will never allow for one such as he again. One of the most influential people of modern times, and a truly a spokesman for all of humanity.
2016-05-21 01:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ali chose not to go into the Army so he was prosecuted (not persecuted). He chose to publicly defy the government's laws, while the "Deferring Kings" used the system to their advantage. Ali could have done the same and used a Religious deferment, but he chose to go public with his religious convections for political reasons.
2007-06-20 09:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
He refused to be drafted because of religious beliefs. The gov't didn't believe him because he was a boxer. Therefore he was persecuted. Still wrong but I guess they just decided to use him as an example.
2007-06-20 09:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by doxie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why was Rubin Carter prosecuted. a sign of the times,there are many unjustices in American history and not all of them have to do with blacks. the deferrment kings had money and power
2007-06-20 09:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk about old news. I am sure it was because he was black. That is the only reason. Everyone is out to get them. Now, isn't that the answer you are looking for? Your racism is showing clearly through your question.
2007-06-20 09:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I might be wrong, but I figured that Cassius Clay became a Muslim to avoid the draft.
Odd though, when the war ended, he never appeared to display any Muslim attributes!
2007-06-20 09:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
It shouldn't have happened. Back in those days he was Cassius Clay and I still have an autographed picture of him! What neat dude!
I agree with you and don't have an answer.
2007-06-20 09:25:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It was illegal to refuse the draft, even if the war was wrong.
2007-06-20 09:24:39 · answer #9 · answered by Steve C 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It was a sad thing that he had to "give up" his title to appease the war machine. Look at what was accomplished, who has the better reputation today?
2007-06-20 09:31:57 · answer #10 · answered by edubya 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋