The Draft- Should I register? (In America)

[foolfromhell]

Wikipedia states that

Certain male aliens residing in the U.S., including those present illegally, are also required to register if they are between 18 and 26 years of age. "Willful" failure or refusal to present oneself for registration is against the law

When I turn 18, should I register? I am an Indian Citizen. Not dual-national.

 

[misle]

Whats-a-matter? ....chicken?

 

[moshquerade]

Yes.

 

[foolfromhell]

Depends if the War is worth fighting or not.
Just need to know incase I turn 18 and dont and the government jails me.
For example, I would never fight in the Iraq war, and I still dont feel much loyalty to the US. Only been 5 years here.

 

[shiner]

Yes.

Or leave.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: shinerburke
Yes.

Or leave.

Yup. That's one of the prices you pay for living here.

 

[jjzelinski]

Interesting question. It's called "selective service" I believe so perhaps that can help you find some more info.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: foolfromhell
Depends if the War is worth fighting or not.
Just need to know incase I turn 18 and dont and the government jails me.
For example, I would never fight in the Iraq war, and I still dont feel much loyalty to the US. Only been 5 years here.

"Only" 5 years? Plan on staying?

 

[misle]

Originally posted by: shinerburke
Yes.

Or leave.

Hey, welcome back!

Your name always makes me thirsty for a Shiner Bock. :beer:

 

[Canai]

In your case, it's worth asking someone from SS about it. I belive that every American citizen is required to register, but since you are Indian, and not dual, you may have some sort of exemption.

I did. Even though I hate the way the country's being led, it's still my country.

 

[foolfromhell]

Oh, I really dont mind that much, going to war. Its not going to be as bad as WW1 with trench warfare, etc. nowadays.
What I do mind is the government arresting me if I dont sign up and I needed to.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: foolfromhell
Depends if the War is worth fighting or not.
Just need to know incase I turn 18 and dont and the government jails me.

You don't get to pick and choose.

For example, I would never fight in the Iraq war, and I still dont feel much loyalty to the US. Only been 5 years here.

Nobody is asking you to stay.

 

[Mr. Lennon]

Originally posted by: foolfromhell
Oh, I really dont mind that much, going to war. Its not going to be as bad as WW1 with trench warfare, etc. nowadays.
What I do mind is the government arresting me if I dont sign up and I needed to.

Theres no way around it. If you are going to live here, man up like the rest of us and sign up for it. If not then go back to where you came from.

 

[foolfromhell]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: foolfromhell
Depends if the War is worth fighting or not.
Just need to know incase I turn 18 and dont and the government jails me.

You don't get to pick and choose.

For example, I would never fight in the Iraq war, and I still dont feel much loyalty to the US. Only been 5 years here.

Nobody is asking you to stay.

I know I dont get to pick and choose.
I said, I dont mind fighting.
The question was. Do I have to or not sign up? Is it the law if I have to or not? Thats all. Not if I want to or not. Its the law and I have to do it. I would PREFER not to fight in a worthless war, but if its the law, I will fight. If I dont, I go to jail, and id rather be dead than in jail for the rest of my life.

 

[Canai]

Only way to be sure?

CONTACT Selective Service, and ask them.

Then, and only then, will you be sure.

 

[NiteWulf]

I think it's important to note that there is currently no draft, so registering is no big deal

 

[Safeway]

Yes, register or be deported.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: foolfromhell

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: foolfromhell
Depends if the War is worth fighting or not.
Just need to know incase I turn 18 and dont and the government jails me.

You don't get to pick and choose.

For example, I would never fight in the Iraq war, and I still dont feel much loyalty to the US. Only been 5 years here.

Nobody is asking you to stay.

I know I dont get to pick and choose.
I said, I dont mind fighting.
The question was. Do I have to or not sign up? Is it the law if I have to or not? Thats all. Not if I want to or not. Its the law and I have to do it. I would PREFER not to fight in a worthless war, but if its the law, I will fight. If I dont, I go to jail, and id rather be dead than in jail for the rest of my life.

Aliens**

Lawful non-immigrants on visas (e.g., diplomatic and consular personnel and families, foreign students, tourists with unexpired Form I-94, or Border Crossing Document DSP-150)


Permanent resident aliens


Special (seasonal) agricultural workers (I-688)


Special agricultural workers (I-688A)


Refugee, parolee, and asylee aliens


Undocumented (illegal) aliens


Dual national U.S. citizens

http://www.sss.gov/MUST.HTM

 

[Balt]

http://www.sss.gov/

Do it. There's currently no draft and if you don't you register you could run into some problems down the road. Especially if you ever want to have a government job.

 

[herkulease]

Originally posted by: Canai
In your case, it's worth asking someone from SS about it. I belive that every American citizen is required to register, but since you are Indian, and not dual, you may have some sort of exemption.

I did. Even though I hate the way the country's being led, it's still my country.

Its every male citizen.

I find it amazing that the supreme court have rejected challenges to the requirement. any male that wants federal aid. loans/grants is required to sign up for selective service. women are not even allowed to sign up for it.

as for the OP, your answer lies here

 

[shiner]

Originally posted by: misle

Originally posted by: shinerburke
Yes.

Or leave.

Hey, welcome back!

Your name always makes me thirsty for a Shiner Bock. :beer:

Thanks.....

There's some in my fridge right now...I'll keep em cool for ya.

 

[Cabages]

So ive been 18 for a while, and I havent. Guess I should

BTW, how do you sign up for the draft?

 

[foolfromhell]

Ah. Thanks, herkulease.

 

[Balt]

Originally posted by: Cabages
So ive been 18 for a while, and I havent. Guess I should

BTW, how do you sign up for the draft?

https://www4.sss.gov/regver/register_nc.asp

 

[Canai]

Ah yes, sorry about that.

I think it should be all citizens, but that's a debate for another day