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Originally Posted by 1LRM3
Not going to turn this political as the OP is celebrating the life of Ali.
Ali was a fabulous, skilled, strong, and precise fighter, yet he would not fight for his country, when other young men were drafted. What made him great were his athletic skills; not his character. Yes, he could be charming and witty and make us all laugh. His bout with Parkinson's was dreadful. And to that I celebrate the athlete of Muhammad Ali and what he did for the sport of boxing. He made an impact and helped shape the sport into what it is today.
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Clay don't wanted to kill innocent people in a meanless war because he was religious .
That's why he was in jail ,fined $10,000 and was banned from boxing for three years =>
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-h...army-induction
I would do the same thing .