Address the following in this essay:
How did Muhammad Ali take huge personal risks when he refused to be conscripted for the war in Vietnam?
What reason’s did he give for refusing to be conscripted?
Why did Jackie Robinson oppose Ali’s stance?
How did public opinion about the Vietnam War change over the years, according to the sources? Did this show that Ali’s position had moral weight?
How did Muhammad Ali contribute to the 2016 Presidential election controversy on Muslim immigration? How would you connect his stance in 2016 with his stance in 1967, specifically in connection to how he understood his moral responsibility as a Muslim?
Do you agree or disagree that Ali’s religious beliefs were sufficient justification for his refusing to fight in Vietnam? Were his actions selfish or unselfish? Do you agree or disagree with Jackie Robinson’s position? Give reasons for your response.
Your essay should be a minimum of 750 words. Use at least one quote from each source.
