It was more that the administration needed bodies to throw at the war, and the administration didn’t want to make the unpopular decision to force college kids to take leave from school for a draft. They weren’t trying to kill these guys on purpose. It was more like throwing shit against the wall and praying that something stuck.
If I was of a cynical mindset (and I assure you I am), that almost sounds like a deliberate eugenics plan.
It was more that the administration needed bodies to throw at the war, and the administration didn’t want to make the unpopular decision to force college kids to take leave from school for a draft. They weren’t trying to kill these guys on purpose. It was more like throwing shit against the wall and praying that something stuck.
I can totally see it being more stupidity than malice, but just the way that was put together in that comment had me looking askance.
My brother in cynicism from another mother. 🤣
I only just now noticed your username :) [fistbump]