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Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL says that it is important to note that our nation still requires young men to register for "selective serviceu201d. He wants people to understand that Congress, with the president, can reinstate a draft if a conflict were so big as to require a major increase in the military. He states if Congress and the President were to reinstate a military draft, the Selective Service System would conduct a National DRAFT Lottery to determine the order in which young men would be DRAFTED. In Jayu2019s opinion, only sons, sole surviving sons or the last son to carry the family name must register with the Selective Service and be drafted.
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Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL Expresses His Views on Young Men in America Still Having To Register For Selective Service”
Jay Sawyer Talks about “Selective Service” In America • Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL says that it is important to note that our nation still requires young men to register for "selective service”. • He wants people to understand that Congress, with the president, can reinstate a draft if a conflict were so big as to require a major increase in the military. • He states if Congress and the President were to reinstate a military draft, the Selective Service System would conduct a National DRAFT Lottery to determine the order in which young men would be DRAFTED. • For e.g., if a DRAFT were held in 2020, men born in 2000 would be considered first.
Jay Sawyer Talks about Several Ways to Not Get Drafted These include – • Being a conscientious objector • Being a homosexual • Going to college • Making up a health condition • Having children who need you • Having a high lottery number • Holding an essential civilian job
Jay Sawyer’s Views on Who Must Register with the Selective Service and Be Drafted • Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL highlights that once you are 26 years old, you are exempt from being drafted because there is historical precedent for extending that age. • In Jay’s opinion, only sons, sole surviving sons or the last son to carry the family name must register with the Selective Service and be drafted. • He says that individuals may be entitled to a peacetime deferment if there is a military death in the immediate family.
Sawyer Talks About Whether Someone with Asthma Can Be Drafted or Not • Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL explains that previously, any history of asthma could disqualify a person, regardless of age; but in the present day, asthma is only disqualifying if it occurs after the applicant's 13th birthday. • He also mentions that just because you may be called as a result of a military draft does not mean that you will automatically be accepted.
