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Kalop Edited by: Moderator  Dec 3, 09, 11:27    #1
The Mane Attraction
2009 Honorable Mention
Unconfirmed by Darwin

(Poland, 2009) One day a young man living in Wroclaw received a letter in a large envelope. One look and he knew it was THAT letter. In Poland, when a man turns 18 he must allow the medical commission to determine whether he is healthy enough to serve his country.

There are ways to avoid being conscripted. For instance, being enrolled in higher education, or providing sole financial support for a child, or suffering a serious handicap. Our boy was completely healthy, had no kids, and was not smart enough to continue his education. In short, he was destined to serve his country. And he was determined to avoid it.

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 Jan 25, 10, 20:51    #2
Ouch!
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 Jan 25, 10, 20:55    #3
I suppose it was one way of avoiding the 'armed' forces.

Ultimately it was quite disarming!



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