While a young man is free to resist the draft for reasons other than those permitted by law, the resister must face the legal consequences of his action. I would thus oppose granting amnesty.

What do you consider the most acceptable system for the selection of military personnel?

I consider a random lottery system the best method for selection of military personnel. The greatest liabilities for our current patchwork system are its lengthy uncertanities and its economic and social discrimination. Both would be greatly reduced under my proposal.

Under my proposal, men would be selected for the Fair and Impartial Random System at age 19. Deferment would be restricted to cases of extreme hardship or conscientious objection. A young man would have but one year in his life when he was vulnerable to the draft--at 19. If men did not choose to enter the lottery pool at 19, they would be permitted to complete two years of college or technical or vocational training before submitting their names.

Voluntary enlistment would be accelerated by increased benefits and improved family living conditions. An all-volunteer army, however, would be prohibitively expensive, diverting money from crucial social programs.

The draft system must be based upon fair and equitable rules of law applicable to all draft boards. Due process of law must be afforded each draft registrant.

I will appoint men to administer the Selective Service program whose support for the lottery system is unequivocal. I would appoint a new Director of the Selective Service, to replace General Hershey.

In the event, as a condition of peace in Vietnam, it is necessary to accept a coalition government, how would you reconcile the disparate attitudes of the present Saigon government and the Vietcong?

I have pledged to work toward free elections in Vietnam, in which all the people of South Vietnam, including members of the National Liberation Front, may participate. Both Washington and Hanoi must be prepared to accept the results of these elections, regardless of the outcome.

It is not for either Hanoi or Washington to decide how to reconcile the disparate elements which may result from a free election.

It is clearly up to the South Vietnamese.

What do you see as the major problems of Latin America? How would you go about assisting Latin America in solving its problems? Would you continue the Alliance for Progress?

Latin America's problems do not permit simple solutions.

First, Latin America must complete the foundations for modern technological societies through extensive expenditures on schools, roads, dams, housing, and training. We cannot expect private capital to underwrite these long-term investments, for profits will be delayed. Thus, the United States must provide additional foreign aid as capital for such long-term investments.

We must also encourage mass education, expand the work of the Peace Corps, abolish antiquated trade restrictions and provide trade preferences for Latin America.