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Muhammad Ali vs Donald Trump
Vietnam War. The draft. Military service.
Ali refused the draft and risked prison. The Donald wrangled several deferments. Regardless the method, neither wanted to go to Vietnam and/or serve in the military, though their individual reasons differed, no doubt.
Ali is generally viewed as a brave man for doing so. A hero, by many. The Donald, on the flip side, is pretty much vilified.
Why the difference in public perception?
Vietnam War. The draft. Military service.
Ali refused the draft and risked prison. The Donald wrangled several deferments. Regardless the method, neither wanted to go to Vietnam and/or serve in the military, though their individual reasons differed, no doubt.
Ali is generally viewed as a brave man for doing so. A hero, by many. The Donald, on the flip side, is pretty much vilified.
Why the difference in public perception?