Originally Posted By: dontomasso
I did not serve in the military, and did everything possible (within the law) to avoid the draft during a time when I was listed #1 in the lottery


And that's really the bottom line. Anyone can say what they will, but the fact is, the courts gave you the right to appeal your war time status.

To be listed #1 and not get drafted is almost impossible. I'm glad the law gave you the opportunity to do what ever it is you wanted to do with your life. I'm interested in knowing exactly how you avoided draft status... confused

I talked to a professor of Constitutional Law who confirmed to me that, a draftee would have the option of filing a consciousness objective status, meaning he has a consciousness objection against killing, war, etc.