Gloria has come into her own as an investigative reporter, and this is one of her most important pieces. A warning to all of us. Are we willing to heed it?
I had to pull out my draft card after reading this. My number in the lottery Gloria writes about was high, and I was reclassified to 1 H, as the Vietnam War was entering its last stages at that time. If I had been drafted, I would have claimed conscientious objector status. Note what Gloria says about the new law hampering conscientious objection.
Still, here are some resources for conscientious objectors, including those on active duty.