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Originally Posted by Por_sha911
Cassius Clay (that was in fact his legal name before he became a Muslim) couldn't have gone for a medical exemption because then he would be declared unfit to fight. It was about keeping himself safe and ensuring he could come back out to fight and make money. Even if you disagree with his motives. The bottom line is he was NOT HEROIC or brave.
Clay's "bravery in standing up to war" is akin to a bank robber's bravery in standing up against poverty! |
I can't disagree but you have to be brave to be a professional boxer.
I think he simply didn't want to serve. For whatever reason he had better things to do and he used his religion as an excuse.
He made it sound all political and such but IMO the reality was once he said no he kept adding reasons. He should not have done that.
Even Elvis served!