If the USA congress re-enacts the war draft....

Would you be a draft dodger in order to save your life?

During the Vietnam War many men ran to Canada & Sweden to avoid the draft.

Footnote & Update:

Everyone thank you all for answering such a tough question to answer.

I'm way too old for the draft. My sons on the hand. Their is one that is still young enough for the draft. If the draft age remains 18-25 year men.

I really know his answer would be. He would run to another country if he could. We had this talk before. When we sat and talk talked to my uncles that were in the Vietnam war.

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

I served from 1970-72. I sort of had mixed feelings, including guilt for "supporting" the war.

HumanEarth · 56-60, F

So did my uncles.

One served from 1966-68/69 (not sure on date)

The other went in from 1967 and stayed in till 2000. He made it to Lieutenant Colonel before retirement.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@HumanEarth from the time of my separation i regularly requested my formal release, red gning my commission regularly. I was stuck in the inactive reserves for 7 years. I love the concepts of democracy in the US. I dial me vehemently, the way the Republican can party has pushed the direction needle.

IronHamster · 56-60, M

@samueltyler2 One of my coworkers was South Vietnamese. He spent ten years in a reeducation camp, and, as an engineer, he was put to work as a music teacher because engineering jobs were only for party members. In his memory, thank you for your service, and that of all your brothers in arms.