I was talking to a buddy tonight, and he had no idea about the draft. We were doing some research since he's not yet a citizen and we discovered that if you're between 18 and 25, whether you're a citizen or a registered alien, you are required to register for the draft.

So, everyone good to go? I registered within a week of my 18th B-day. The penalty for not registering is up to a $250K fine and up to 5 years in prison!

 

I registered... when you register to vote they make you register for selective service.

 

Registered for selective service 10/2005. Enlisted 5/2006

 

Ah yes, nothing beats having served and fulfilled my selective service obligation. Now that I am over 25 I don't have to worry about either

 

They can always pull you back

 

I know they buried something deep and cryptically into my contract. I should get a lawyer to look over it ha

 

^^^ it's there in black and white dude just look over it, we all know that when your in a rush to be one of the country's elite that you don't bother readin all the small stuff haha!

At least if they pull me back I will be on a ship out in the middle of the sea

 

I've registered to vote so I guess I have

 

ah, if you guys mean I get out after 4 and have another 4 "inactive", then yes, I already knew that And I am finished with that as well. 8 years at the beck and call of Uncle Sam, been there, done that.

 

not down with a felony so Ya i registered

 

When you get your DD214, it will state that you can be recalled at the will of the SECDEF.

I have seen people who had not served since Viet Nam get back door drafted in critical fields.

 

Still have my card in my wallet.

 

I'll take a look at that tonight. I kind of expected it and am not surprised...

 

I am not registered for the draft, It's "selective service" not a draft. selective service is basicly so if a draft were implemented the US govt. has thier own census as to who is available to serve and thier last known address.

 

I didnt know it was really optional. At least to get federal government aid for school anyway. U had to register before doing the FAFSA

 

Definately optional, like voting, and abortion. Exactly how it should be.

 

I'd be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, if need be, for the USA.....other countries, not so much. This is the best place in the world to live, despite the idiots which run it. Those idiots are usually just products of the system society made them to be. I actually wouldn't mind it as long as I sowed my wild seed before I left!

 

Arn't you like.. 60 now?

 

yeah optional if you like to not be able to register to vote, get federal loans and get thrown in jail

 

When I registered to vote when I was 18, I don't remember registering for "selective service" at all...I don't even remember that option...