You sound more like a demorat than a conservative or republican with that bit of nonsense. Lots of folks of all economic backgrounds received student deferments during the Viet Nam experience. ANd lets not forget that those writing the rules then were the likes of Tip O'Neill, RObert Kennedy, RObert McNamara, and a bunch of other demorats. The only people calling for a draft these days aare demorats from the northeast...perhaps that's where your sympathies lie. You speak of social weaknesses of "pur society" that were manifested by the draft...I say pish and tosh. The so called weaknesses are nothing more than typical classism claims by the lefties
I agree about your point on the Dems, but the GOP was equally tainted with deferments. I actually criticize both parties. I also do not support the draft. I am not talking about deferments due to marriage, or a delay for additional degrees in a major (i.e medical doctor, masters, PhD), but five to seven deferments? Deferments were abused by those who did not want to go to Vietnam. Anyone who can figure out the nuances of the Sopranos do not need to figure out what just happened. I think the same mind set still exists, and it will manifest itself if we are forced to fight a long war. The only way to avoid this divisive problem is having a volunteer force and avoid using the draft. I am not a leftie. I am an independent Conservative and Nationalist