[Mariner]

If I read your article correctly, his number never came up? He was randomly assigned number 356 out of 366, and since it was the first year of the lottery (they did 4 years on one draw), he kept that number for the 4 years of his eligibility.

Who, in that era, would have insisted their son volunteer instead?

Or, did I miss the issue entirely?

[Axeslinger]

No that seems to be the crux of the matter. The issue really comes down to the definition of draft dodger. See my 54.

[Hot Tabasco]

Who, in that era, would have insisted their son volunteer instead?

MY parents.......but that's neither here nor there.......