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Old 06-23-2012, 07:43 PM
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But this is also a fact that needs airing, the anti-war protesters in the 60's and 70's were doing their patriotic duties to end a war. Do you really think the war would of ended like it did without a protest movement? Just look no further then the wars were are in now. Most will agree that if there was still a draft they would of ended years ago. If they ever had started in the first place.
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Thanks for bringing it up Barney. The anti war movement complexion changed from mostly pissed off draft age people and those facing their own upcoming draft age to veterans and parents of KIA victims being a larger component. From '68 to '70 is the time period where we all involved in Washington D.C. noticed this. The illegal bombing of Laos and Cambodia really was an eye opener for any sitting on the fence.
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Old 06-23-2012, 08:04 PM
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My draft number was three, so I was well aware of what was going on! Never received the letter and didn't ask why!


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My draft number was three, so I was well aware of what was going on! Never received the letter and didn't ask why!


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Mine was 312...... but I was already in.

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Old 06-23-2012, 08:18 PM
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There was a waiting list for the guard so I was going to enlist if it came to be.


Lived my life and tried to forget what could happen....


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Old 06-23-2012, 08:35 PM
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There was a waiting list for the guard so I was going to enlist if it came to be.



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Bush boy did not have to wait.
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Old 06-23-2012, 08:36 PM
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Mine was 312...... but I was already in.

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I was 171. The called up to 170 that year.
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Old 06-23-2012, 08:47 PM
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I was 171. The called up to 170 that year.
A close one for sure!



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My draft number was three, so I was well aware of what was going on! Never received the letter and didn't ask why!


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Mine was 312...... but I was already in.

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#355. A very fine number.
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#355. A very fine number.
My timing was excellent. Draft registration expired one month before my 18th birthday. Does that make me un-American?

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I have three older brothers that were sweating it. I wasn't so much as 18 wasn't happening for me till '75. Knowing my convictions if it had kept on going I would probably be posting from British Columbia instead of California.
One of these days I do plan on seeing the Memorial in D.C. it will be cathartic.
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