2007-11-22 10:03:48 · 7 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Mr. Cheney enrolled in Casper Community College in January 1963 — he turned 22 that month — and sought his first student deferment on March 20, according to records from the Selective Service System. After transferring to the University of Wyoming at Laramie, he sought his second student deferment on July 23, 1963.
On Aug. 7, 1964, Congress approved the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, which allowed President Lyndon B. Johnson to use unlimited military force in Vietnam. The war escalated rapidly from there.
Just 22 days later, Mr. Cheney married his high school sweetheart, Lynne. He sought his third student deferment on Oct. 14, 1964.
In May 1965, Mr. Cheney graduated from college and his draft status changed to 1-A. But he was married, which offered him some protection.
2007-11-22 10:07:42 · update #1
In July, President Johnson announced that he was doubling the number of men drafted. The number of inductions soared, to 382,010 in 1966 from 230,991 in 1965 and 112,386 in 1964.
Mr. Cheney obtained his fourth deferment when he started graduate school at the University of Wyoming on Nov. 1, 1965.
On Oct. 6, 1965, the Selective Service lifted its ban against drafting married men who had no children. Nine months and two days later, Mr. Cheney's first daughter, Elizabeth, was born. On Jan. 19, 1966, when his wife was about 10 weeks pregnant, Mr. Cheney applied for 3-A status, the "hardship" exemption, which excluded men with children or dependent parents. It was granted.
In January 1967, Mr. Cheney turned 26 and was no longer eligible for the draft.
2007-11-22 10:08:11 · update #2
Deferments are over rated.
Cheney was much better as a Warmongering Ghoul than as a foot soldier.
In my case as a 24/7 Liberal I was better suited to serve with the USMC.
I do not fault Cheney for being in the position to start Wars.
2007-11-22 10:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by Guerilla Liberal fighter 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just like Vietnam was a pointless war.... So is Iraq... I don't blame Dick or Bill for not wanting to go.
I would have my *** in school if there was a draft for the "war" on terror.
2007-11-22 10:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently what he did was according to law since he did not go to jail for doing it.
His action was no different than that of William Clinton who also used all kinds of shenanigans to avoid helping his country through some trying days.
Fat for the goose and fat for the cat..samo samo!
2007-11-22 10:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Been there 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the head draft dodger it's easy, since he doesn't have a clue what it's like and after all it's someone else kids he sending over there.
2007-11-22 10:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by madjer21755 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who said Dick Cheney is a champion of war?
This war isn't about Dick Cheney...its about bigger issues on a bigger scale.
You know this to be true.
2007-11-22 10:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because he is a liar and a hypocrite. Although he is a coward he doesn't mind sending others to die to enrich himself and Halibut
2007-11-22 10:11:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like they say : "It's not what you know, It's who you know"
My Regards.
2007-11-22 11:04:11 · answer #7 · answered by iceman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋