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sally mander · 04-21-2003, 12:53 PM

The recent uproar with celebrities making anti-war comments, had me thinking. If the US ( for whatever reason ) had to bring back the military draft could they "draft" celebrities.

My cousin says no , they will use their fame and of course money to get themselves out.

I say yes, if they could draft ELVIS, they should have no problem doing the same with the members of Linkin Park or the many of million dollar sports stars who are of draft age.

Kay Scarpetta · 04-21-2003, 01:00 PM

Of course they could. Celebrities are no different from the rest of us, with the exception of their money. They ARE people too, ya know. I hate many celebrities who have that "I'm holier than thou" attitude who think they are God.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 04-21-2003, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly
I hate many celebrities who have that "I'm holier than thou" attitude who think they are God.

That makes me think of Lisa....*hacks*

I think they would do it just so it would start something...."Ooooh Matt Damon got drafted! RIOT! RIOT! RIOT!"

Kay Scarpetta · 04-21-2003, 01:06 PM

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Originally posted by TradingMooses
That makes me think of Lisa....*hacks*

Makes me think of Martha Stewart

webuster · 04-21-2003, 02:49 PM

Sometimes celebrities are treated better, but in some cases, not. That guy Robert Drake got bail for murder, $1.5 Million or something, it's unfair he got bail, but a regular person wouldn't pay that much. They're also critiscised, and when are acused of something, it's guilt till proven innocent, and even afterwards still guilty.

Can they draft women? I'd love to see that Bitch J-Lo get drafted. Though I'm against war, it'd be funny if Susan Sarandon was drafted. If Goldie Hawn got drafted, they could do Banger Sisters 2: Band Bang. Or her co-star from Thelma, then they'd do another film, not a seqel (!) more like Runaway bride's done, with the same stars. Also- draft Michael Moore, Ben affleck and Michael Douglas (is he still young enough? If not jusr Draft Catherine)

*PinkLady* · 04-21-2003, 03:35 PM

A lot of celebs would probably use their money and influence to try to get out of being drafted, but I don't think all of them would succeed.

Titania · 04-21-2003, 04:22 PM

yes, celebs could be drafted just like anyone else.

Hollow · 04-21-2003, 05:31 PM

i think drafting is stupid cuz they cant force us to do **** we dont want to. if i got drafted i would refuse to go. but yeah i guess celebrities can get drafted.

dawsongirl · 04-21-2003, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by webuster
Can they draft women?

Nope. But it would be funny to see some of these overly-pampered princesses, the kind that will only eat red M&M's and won't walk to a car, have to do that.

Titania · 04-21-2003, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl

Nope. But it would be funny to see some of these overly-pampered princesses, the kind that will only eat red M&M's and won't walk to a car, have to do that.

but i like red m&ms....

Fran Fan · 04-21-2003, 06:27 PM

What is the age-limit for the draft, assuming one would happen again?

First off, the celebrity would have to be of draft age which excludes many of the anti-war celebrities, who are mostly above draft age which I believe 32.

I imagine too that if the government wanted to pick-and-choose, they might choose a lot of the more outspoken young celebrities who are against the war.

As for Jennifer Lopez, from what I understand she has already served in the military. Yup, you heard right. She apparently served sometime in the late 80's/early 90's but mind you, this is what I heard on a radio talk show.

Georgia's on my Mind · 04-21-2003, 06:45 PM

honestly, i dont think they should be forced to...and noone for that matter should.

-*Leah*- · 04-21-2003, 06:58 PM

If you go back to te draft, and us regular people are being drafted, then celebrities SHOULDN'T be any different, but it would be different. Can you see Ben Afflack in Iraq fighting in the War? Yeah...right. Like that would ever happen. They would definatley use their money to get out of it, although its not fair.

DarleneIllyria · 04-21-2003, 07:51 PM

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Originally posted by jimmiegirl48
A lot of celebs would probably use their money and influence to try to get out of being drafted, but I don't think all of them would succeed.

Agreed. Couldn't of said it any better.

Mijada · 04-21-2003, 08:05 PM

There were quite a few actors who served in WWII. I'm not sure though if they were drafted or if they enlisted on their own.

04-21-2003, 12:53 PM	#1
sally mander Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 31, 2002 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 64	getting drafted The recent uproar with celebrities making anti-war comments, had me thinking. If the US ( for whatever reason ) had to bring back the military draft could they "draft" celebrities. My cousin says no , they will use their fame and of course money to get themselves out. I say yes, if they could draft ELVIS, they should have no problem doing the same with the members of Linkin Park or the many of million dollar sports stars who are of draft age.

04-21-2003, 01:00 PM	#2
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Of course they could. Celebrities are no different from the rest of us, with the exception of their money. They ARE people too, ya know. I hate many celebrities who have that "I'm holier than thou" attitude who think they are God.
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04-21-2003, 02:49 PM	#5
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	ahah. Sometimes celebrities are treated better, but in some cases, not. That guy Robert Drake got bail for murder, $1.5 Million or something, it's unfair he got bail, but a regular person wouldn't pay that much. They're also critiscised, and when are acused of something, it's guilt till proven innocent, and even afterwards still guilty. Can they draft women? I'd love to see that Bitch J-Lo get drafted. Though I'm against war, it'd be funny if Susan Sarandon was drafted. If Goldie Hawn got drafted, they could do Banger Sisters 2: Band Bang. Or her co-star from Thelma, then they'd do another film, not a seqel (!) more like Runaway bride's done, with the same stars. Also- draft Michael Moore, Ben affleck and Michael Douglas (is he still young enough? If not jusr Draft Catherine)

04-21-2003, 04:22 PM	#7
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04-21-2003, 06:27 PM	#11
Fran Fan Love That Yenta Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 13, 2003 Posts: 179	What is the age-limit for the draft, assuming one would happen again? First off, the celebrity would have to be of draft age which excludes many of the anti-war celebrities, who are mostly above draft age which I believe 32. I imagine too that if the government wanted to pick-and-choose, they might choose a lot of the more outspoken young celebrities who are against the war. As for Jennifer Lopez, from what I understand she has already served in the military. Yup, you heard right. She apparently served sometime in the late 80's/early 90's but mind you, this is what I heard on a radio talk show.
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04-21-2003, 03:35 PM	#6
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	A lot of celebs would probably use their money and influence to try to get out of being drafted, but I don't think all of them would succeed.

04-21-2003, 05:31 PM	#8
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	i think drafting is stupid cuz they cant force us to do **** we dont want to. if i got drafted i would refuse to go. but yeah i guess celebrities can get drafted.

04-21-2003, 06:45 PM	#12
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	honestly, i dont think they should be forced to...and noone for that matter should.

04-21-2003, 06:58 PM	#13
-Leah- Back for More Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Posts: 10,563	If you go back to te draft, and us regular people are being drafted, then celebrities SHOULDN'T be any different, but it would be different. Can you see Ben Afflack in Iraq fighting in the War? Yeah...right. Like that would ever happen. They would definatley use their money to get out of it, although its not fair.
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04-21-2003, 08:05 PM	#15
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	There were quite a few actors who served in WWII. I'm not sure though if they were drafted or if they enlisted on their own.