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Severe Punishment You Could Face If You Refuse The Draft Amid WW3 Fears
Citizens who refuse conscription could face a severe punishment as WW3 fears continue to escalate.
Tensions in the US have escalated in recent months, following the deployment of ICE agents across numerous states, and Trump’s renewed push to annex Greenland.
There is growing concern among US citizens that the President will stop at nothing to get what he wants, resulting in an increasingly hostile political atmosphere – not only in America.
NATO countries in particular are increasingly alarmed by his actions, evaluating the potential implications for international security.
Protests and disruption broke out across several states when US citizen Renee Good, 37, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
The mom-of-three was behind the wheel of her car when Jonathan Ross fired three gunshots, which resulted in her death.
There has been much debate over whether Ross, who has served as an ICE officer for more than a decade, was simply doing his job, or completely abused his position of power.
But it seems the Trump administration, which pushed for ICE to crack down on illegal immigration, has dropped the FBI investigation into Good’s death, with Vice President JD Vance stating that Ross is protected by ‘absolute immunity‘ from prosecution.
The VP went as far as to suggest that Ross ‘deserves a debt of gratitude’ from the American people.
So with tensions escalating both in America and globally, this is what would occur if citizens declined mandatory military service – widely known as conscription.
Who would be drafted if WW3 broke out?
Firstly, it would be useful to know exactly who may be called up first if World War III began.
While the idea of a military draft may seem outdated to some, it remains a very real possibility.
Understanding who would be drafted, who would be safe, and how the process works can help separate fact from panic.
Put simply, in the US, those who turn 20 during the lottery year would be called up first, according to the Selective Service System (SSS).
If additional numbers were needed, eligibility would then extend to those aged 21 through 25.
It’s only after all individuals in this category are exhausted that the draft would then apply to 19-year-olds.
Ironically, male US citizens and male immigrants ages 18-25 must register within 30 days of their 18th birthday, regardless of immigration status.
Who would be safe?
In America, things are slightly different to in other parts of the world.
Women remain exempt from Selective Service registration, as no new law has been made, despite their service in many military roles.
Individuals with serious medical or mental health conditions, including chronic illnesses, disabilities, and serious psychological issues, would likely be exempt entirely.
What would happen if conscription was refused?
If WW3 involved large-scale combat with major power, the US, and other countries, may face troop shortages, which makes the concept of conscription more likely.
In Australia, conscription was abolished in 1972.
However, the Defence Act 1903 allows for it to be authorized again during wartime, provided it is approved by Parliament within 90 days.
If citizens from down-under refused to partake, historically, they would be faced with prosecution.
Under current laws, it would likely lead to imprisonment.
And it’s the same in the UK.
While conscription is not currently being used in Britain, fines, extra taxes, and imprisonment would be the go-to punishment for those refusing to fight for their country.
In some circumstances, citizens could be offered other vital war-time job roles, including farming and medical care.
Over in Canada, the army is completely reliant on voluntary service.
However, if conscription were to be introduced, it would likely apply to males only.
If reinstated during a time of war, evasion would likely lead to criminal charges similar to those in the US.
Which brings us nicely onto what would happen if US citizens refused conscription.
Even in peacetime, US law requires all men 18–25 to register so that if a wartime draft is ever needed, the government knows who is available.
And refusal to register or serve is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
It can also lead to the loss of student loans, federal jobs, and, for immigrants, citizenship.
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