“I came to believe the entire draft dodging charge was bogus.
He was 25 in 1967 and they weren’t drafting 25 year olds.
This was a complete political hack job.”
I believe you may be mistaken.
At the time I believe they drafted up until 26, or older in some conditions.
I got my notice in 1968, so I am one of those old enough to know.
They didn’t prosecute others who were conscientious objectors.
The rejection of that status and prosecution was political.