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It was something like 1959 and he simply refused to go because of the disgraceful behaviour of the British Governemnt of the time in regard to the invasion of Egypt.

Together with France.....Making use of Israel........Against UN, US and Soviet wishes.....to **GASP** SECURE OIL LINES AND SUEZ CANAL!!!! :lol

Muffster, your friend was 100% spot on for refusing to be pulled into active duty.

I for one cannot see how the US Senate can overturn the draft system and bring it back. Professional soldiers or volunteer soldiers fight harder. Sending a young man who wants to do something other than shooting pop up targets, bayonet drills and eventually go patrolling in unfriendly neighbourhoods isn't the way to go.

I look at my own stint in my country's army...yes we're conscripts...I see a huge amount of money wasted by taxpayers to train an unwilling army....and a huge amount of time wasted on the young men who should be out there, chasing dreams (and women) in the best years of their lives. It was one of the best times I had mind you....but a waste of time is still a waste of time.


Good luck to you, but I highly doubt the draft will return.
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