In 1967, a man considered “the greatest” in boxing was inducted into the military. The Vietnam War had begun and the Selective Service Act was now recruiting soldiers for battle. However, Muhammad Ali refused to serve, saying his religious beliefs forbade him to fight. To some it may seem that Ali was doing no wrong by standing up for his beliefs. I on the other hand, feel that Ali was dodging the draft intentionally. By following …showed first 75 words of 925 total…

…showed last 75 words of 925 total…state boxing commission, and was able to fight again” (“Infoplease.com”). A law was broken and punishment was not given. By using this “higher law” of consciousness as a scapegoat, Ali manages to dodge the draft, therefore avoiding military service, and remained unharmed. Ali, initially known for his fierce combative skills in the ring, goes down in history not as a hero, but as a coward, not willing to fight for even his own country.