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Many young people who were drafted did not want to go to Vietnam because they did not support the war. To show their resentment, they burned the draft cards. This was quickly outlawed and punishment for doing so resulted in going to Vietnam anyway or being arrested.

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They were protesting BEING DRAFTED INTO MILITARY SERVICE.

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Their way of refusing to comply with federal law ordering them into the US Military service.

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Q: Why did people burn draft cards?
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