Most of the drafted men appeared to be between the ages of 19 & 26. Ages can be adjusted, based upon the needs of the service. But for the Vietnam War, those seemed to be the dominant group.
College students could avoid the draft - Apex
They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.
Based upon the hostility of the average person (man or woman) in the US at the time; probably 90%. The military draft had negatively affected people's attitudes towards the war; the draft meant they were involved in the war...and they resented that.
draft cards
Watching the Vietnam War on the Huntley Brinkley Reports & Walter Cronkite News stations on TV; then opening their mail, to find a draft notice for military induction, to fight the very war they were watching on TV...Most certainly UPSET US Citizens!
Native Americans
African Americans
Poor Whites and African-Americans APEX
Poor whites and African Americans. -Apex
College students could avoid the draft - Apex
They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.
They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.
The draft.
In the United States, prematurely has a greater impact on African-Americans.
All three. Most of all what affected them the most was other people stupidness. Glad that is changing.
The draft. Clues (hints): Look up "draft card burning", "draft riots", and "fleeing to Canada."
The draft.