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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThat famous Muslim athlete, Muhammad Ali
went to prison over his objection to the Vietnam War - he did not call his daddy's tenant. the doctor to come up with the bone spurs excuse.
That is all.
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That famous Muslim athlete, Muhammad Ali (Original Post)
malaise
Jun 2019
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He was also stripped of his Heavyweight Boxing Title for his refusal to be drafted.
Arkansas Granny
Jun 2019
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ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)1. I have no idea what you are referring to, M
malaise
(269,064 posts)3. Let me clarify that he was sentenced to five years in prison but
Last edited Wed Jun 5, 2019, 03:47 PM - Edit history (1)
he was no chicken hawk lying draft dodger now making up excuses.
In 1967, Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted into the army due to religious objections against the Vietnam War. He was sentenced to prison for 5 years but was able to stay outside on appeal.
Thanks my brethren Winstars
Arkansas Granny
(31,519 posts)4. He was also stripped of his Heavyweight Boxing Title for his refusal to be drafted.
malaise
(269,064 posts)5. Yes indeed
while this youknowwhat was playing with strippers