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Why if us hasn't drafted in 40 years must men sign up for it

My step dad just reminded my husband he has to look into religious waiver for selective service. He'll be 18 soon and as Mennonites we are pacifists. Why do They even have a draft still
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SW-User
Wait, you're married at 16?
Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F
Yes
SW-User
@sassygirl15: It was at least to someone your own age, right?
Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F
@Kiwi-Dan: Yes he's 17
SW-User
@sassygirl15: Ok, well that's good. I was concerned that he'd be like 40 or something XD
Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F
@Kiwi-Dan: no though I can't say that's never happened that women in their late teens and 20s have married a man a LOT older. But not at 16. We got carried away one night went to far for pregnant. We known each other since babies and been together for nearly 2 years. Best choice for us
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@sassygirl15: I see. Well that's not good that you went so far. But if you're happy, that's all that matters
Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F
@Kiwi-Dan: No it's not but it happens
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@sassygirl15: Yeah, I know
Fernie · F
@sassygirl15: it happens when you are too young to be responsible
Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F
@Fernie: it happens when birth control fails too
Fernie · F
@sassygirl15: In this case...I'm sure it was youth and irresponsibility. Kids always blame a broken condom but it is NEVER the truth
Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F
@Fernie: Really how do you know that?
Fernie · F
@sassygirl15: because I am old and I was in the business for many years where I helped young women like you who "it just happened to" and I know how people your age process things.99% of these kids finally admitted that they didn't protect themselves...hormones at your age are wild and no one thinks about consequences. Be honest with yourself girl. I'm not looking for you to admit anything to me...not my business. I'm just saying take full responsibility for your irresponsibility if that is what it actually was.. Just because you have a baby and a hubby does not mean you are grown up.
Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F
@Fernie: and I'm telling you not every teenager got pregnant because they didn't use birth control. You can't base everyone on the maturity of most terms either.