Muhammad Ali Was No Draft Dodger; His Stance Against War Was Libertarian

Establishment said:
That still doesn't sound like a religious objection on his part.
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The Supreme Court of the United States found the government had failed to properly specify why Ali's application had been denied, thereby requiring the conviction to be overturned. A unanimous decision (8-0), "the court said the record shows that [Ali's] beliefs are founded on tenets of the Muslim religion as he understand them."[SUP][2][/SUP][SUP][3][/SUP]
 
Rana said:
The Supreme Court of the United States found the government had failed to properly specify why Ali's application had been denied, thereby requiring the conviction to be overturned. A unanimous decision (8-0), "the court said the record shows that [Ali's] beliefs are founded on tenets of the Muslim religion as he understand them."[SUP][2][/SUP][SUP][3][/SUP]
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Yeah, that would make sense if he were a Jehovah's Witness, but not a Muslim. There was nothing peaceful about his faith.
 
Rana said:
The Supreme Court of the United States found the government had failed to properly specify why Ali's application had been denied, thereby requiring the conviction to be overturned. A unanimous decision (8-0), "the court said the record shows that [Ali's] beliefs are founded on tenets of the Muslim religion as he understand them."[SUP][2][/SUP][SUP][3][/SUP]
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He was admired by millions for his resolve and convictions. He gave up the world championship title rather than back down.
 
Celticguy said:
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How does my comment of:

USFREEDOM911 said:
Rather then have this denigrate into a "discussion" about this, why can't we just remember him and let him RIP? :palm:
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equate to "bringing it up", in regards of your comment of:

Celticguy said:
Because you brought it up ?
If beating people up is just his job he clearly had no objection to violence.
But this is very old news so who cares ?
Great boxer. Nothing more nothing less.
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Student deferments and medical deferments are gov. sponsored exemptions from serving in the Armed Forces....

Whats was your excuse for not serving, then or now.....
 
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