32. Bernie Sanders Tried To Get Out of the Vietnam Draft, Which Worked, But For A Different Reason
Throughout the Vietnam War, Bernie Sanders continued to protest the war as he didn’t believe America should be a part of the war. While he never bashed any soldiers, who went off to war, he applied for the “conscientious objector” status. This status allowed people to apply so they wouldn’t get drafted on the basis of opposing the war due to their right to do so as an American Citizen. While the military didn’t accept Bernie’s application, they also wouldn’t accept Bernie because he was too old to take part in the draft.
