The possible Draft...Is it true that you only have 1 son/child that they do not have to be drafted if they...?
967037
It would depend on how draft laws are written. But the draft has about as much chance of being reinstated as Michael Richards has opening at the Apollo Theater. In the past only sons weren't exempt, but a sole surviving son was. That was the premise for Saving Private Ryan.
1126840
It won't be. For that matter it's a complete myth. The draft is not going to be reinstated. There were far too many problems with the draft. Families were destroyed by it. We have plenty of military strength and people who WANT to go. No draft needed.
967967
Only Charles Rangel wants a draft. When our military leaders want 1, it will be worth talking about.
125734
It is very rare but they do exist. I will giving birth to our first child next month and we have decided to have me stay at home. My sister is also a stay at home mother of two. And my mother was also a stay at home mom our entire lives. I think the children benifit most when families are able to do this instead of having a day care raise your child or someone else... But Lord knows it is hard to do now a days...
940914
Maybe there should be an draft just so the same people aren't constantly deploying and redeploying?  I don't think it necessarily means that the US has plans to go into other countries, although, I am sure that they need to at this point.
574489
I don't know...just wait for the draft...
339757
it's totally up to you.  I too am an independant single mother and now that my 2 sons are both in college, I am proud and happy...it feels really good to answer to no one.  This is something that is personal choice, neither decision will be "wrong".
804469
Draft reinstating was not on the ballot....so no I did not vote for it, nor did republicans.  If it was on the ballot, then I would vote NO...I don't believe that a vote is needed for this action anyway, if the government finds the need to reinstate the draft, they will, this is why boys are required to fill out draft cards at age 18.  The reason the government, no matter which party is hesitant to do this is because it would be very unpopular come the next election.
778067
There are rules for consciencious objection to being drafted.  Check it out.
328190
Do you know how few draft picks there are in the draft.  If you are not known already, why bother?  The best thing to do is go to a NBA camp, or go to college.
1036471
there is no draft. maybe he just moved away and told you that he got drafted and you believed him because you are gullable.
813580
No to the Draft. If things get rough and personal, I guarantee you that we have plenty of brave souls who will run to enlist. They will make America proud.
37043
Sorry Jack, I love my country but I am not going to let my only son, whom I was told I would never have, to enlist in the military. I think that since he is the only son, they won't take him anyway. Besides how mature and responsible are 18-25 year olds. If they draft, they should take the 30-40 year olds. They have more sense.I am against the war in Iraq but if we need to go to war, I think we should send all the criminals who are in prison instead of using our tax money to feed them mf.
643219
No you can't. Your father would have had to be killed in the line of duty and you would be the only remaining son.\n\nRead this:\nSURVIVING SONS  \n\n\n"Only Sons" and the draft\n\nContrary to popular belief, "only sons," "the last son to carry the family name," and "sole surviving sons" must register and they can be drafted.  However, they may be entitled to a peacetime deferment if there is a military death in the immediate family.\n\nProvisions regarding the survivors of veterans were written into Selective Service law after World War II. Details have varied over the years, but the basic premise remains the same; where a family member has been lost as a result of military service, the remaining family members should be protected insofar as possible.\n\nIt is important to keep in mind that the provisions are directly related to service-connected deaths. The mere fact that a man is the only child or only son does not qualify him for exemption - he must be the survivor of one who died as a result of military service.\n\nThe present law provides a peacetime exemption for anyone whose parent or sibling was killed in action, died in line of duty, or died later as a result of disease or injury incurred in line of duty while serving in the armed forces of the United States. Also included are those whose parent or sibling is in a captured or missing status as a result of service in the armed forces during any period of time. This is known as the "surviving son or brother" provision. A man does not have to be the only surviving son in order to qualify; if there are four sons in a family and one dies in the line of duty, the remaining three would qualify for surviving son or brother status under the present law.\n\nThe surviving son or brother provision is applicable only in peacetime. It does not apply in time of war or national emergency declared by the Congress.\n\nThe original law, passed in 1948, exempted the sole surviving son of a family where one or more sons or daughters died as a result of military service. No restriction existed at that time to limit the exemption to peacetime. The provision was intended to protect families which had lost a member in World War II.\n\nIn 1964, recognizing that sons of World War II veterans were reaching draft age, Congress changed the law to include the sole surviving son of a family where the father, or one or more sons or daughters, died as a result of military service. At this time the peacetime-only restriction was also added to the law.\n\nA further change was made in 1971, expanding the exemption to any son, not necessarily the sole surviving son, of a family where the father, brother or sister died as a result of military service. This provision was recently expanded to include mothers.
728506
Being as there is actually no draft, I wouldn't worry about it.\nAlso, there will probably never be a draft again, because whoever suggests it would be impeached.  So, you can sit back on your sofa, watch your TV,  and collect all the benefits.  Meanwhile, people like me will kiss our two small children goodbye, hug our husbands for what could be the last time in our lives and march off to an unwinnable war so that lazy slobs like you can enjoy you shabby little lives.  I'll live in my 6x6 room, endure 150 degree temperatures, roadside bombs and a world where everyone hates me, just so people like you can sit at home and type stupid questions into Yahoo.  The real question you should be asking yourself is why you are such a shallow human being and how will you ever achieve anything in life with your attitude.  And while you are at it, why don't you try to find some other country to take you so that you can be proud.  I'd try France.  They never give a damn about anyone except themselves either.
979854
If you are refering to a possible millitary draft, if you go to Canada to avoid it they will cross the border and get you  and bring you back.  And, the draft age may be going up to 42, and both men and woman can be drafted.  But, it is a good steady job with food included so I don't know what the problem would be.
863514
That might be a legitimate reason not to, but there's nothing to worry about.  There is NOT going to be a draft.  There's no need for one.