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Thinking about my 18 yo grandson. Has anyone out there registered for the #Draft yet? Care to share your experiences and knowledge?

Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants living in the U.S. (documented or undocumented) are required by law to register with the Selective Service if they are aged 18 through 25. Registration is mandatory, but there is currently no active draft. Failure to register can lead to fines, prison, and loss of federal benefits.
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gavi 2d ago

@Yehuda I have a selective service number even though I am legally disabled right now. I had to get one to get my benefits ironically enough. I don’t really think about it as I know because of my medical problems I would never be drafted unless they wanted someone who would become deeply unstable during service. I do worry a tiny bit lately though but given my medical problems it makes me less worried.

There will probably never be a draft as the volunteer service is more than enough. But that could change, and I can’t say for certain any of that would matter to the president if he wanted his way either. But if there was one it would be very bad.

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@gavi @Yehuda You can put together a conscientious-objector packet just in case, https://centeronconscience.org

Center on Conscience & War

CCW advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war, including military members.

Center on Conscience & War

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@gavi @Yehuda And so can yr grandson when he turns 18