Lewis B. Hershey

“There are two kinds of people in the world, those who are for the draft, and those who are in it.”

“We are not being tough on these kids. We are trying to make them patriotic Americans.”

“I am of the opinion that the place for the boy who is not cooperating with his government is in the armed forces.”

“I have little patience with people who are not concerned about the morale of our armed forces.”

“The local board is the instrument for reconciling the national need and the individual's conscience, and we have to depend upon their wisdom and their patriotism and their judgment.”

“I do not think the military is the best place for a fellow who has found it impossible to live in a democratic society.”