<p>I think that college students should be excused. There are plenty of other people to serve. I’ve gone in twice and wasn’t selected either time. I heard so many ridiculous excuses get sent home, but I guess you really don’t want someone who doesn’t want to be there if it’s your freedom on the line. </p>
<p>One guy said he had 11 children so he couldn’t serve (seems like we could charge him with irresponsible conception). A few others said they couldn’t speak English well enough to serve (possibly true - but no way to confirm). And then there were MANY people claiming to be the sole caretaker of someone…that seemed to be the most popular excuse. I’m sure true for some…but so many? really?</p>
<p>OP, there’s a t-shirt I have seen sold at air-shows. It says “Shoot’em all and let God sort’em out.”. I’m guessing that would get him excused in a hurry :-).</p>