Red and Rover by Brian Basset for November 11, 2019

Am disappointed in how dad handled that touching discussion…

The virtual end of the draft is one of the greatest advances in American freedom of my long lifetime. Don’t let them try to revive it! A free country does not need to defend itself by enslaving its citizens.

Rover’s slobber says it all! Thanks, Dad!

He’s the best father ever. Happy Veterans Day!

Dad, you know you’re happy for Rover’s kisses! Happy Veterans Day!

Thank you to all who served!

A heartfelt “THANK YOU” love and hugs for RED & ROVER

Same difference unless you have “Bone Spurs.”

A couple of observations. Again, Red is too short to be 10 years old. His head does not even come up to his dad’s waist. Now, this strip is set in 1970. Assuming his father is now about 35, he would have been born in 1935. Too young both for WWII and Korea. As for Vietnam, the first draft lottery was in 1969 by which time, Red’s father would have been 34. Don’t see how he could have been drafted under any circumstances.

I find it hard to say happy in regards to Veterans Day. A lot of our boys and men and women never made it back.

How old is Red’s dad? There hasn’t been a military draft for centuries.

Dad you still served. Thanks

That’s a lot of licks and slobbers! Love, my little darlings! And happy Veterans Day to all those who served!

I like dogs, but I’m allergic to dog saliva. My eyes would be puffed out for sure!

Doesn’t Red have an Uncle Jimmy who gave his life in the military?

The USA hasn’t fought in a war for defense since 1945.

My Dad volunteered after he got word of how the Chinese were influencing/infiltrating the fight in Vietnam and got there in time for Operation Jacknife.

yes!!

You still went to fight for freedom, Dad. Rover is just showing you all his love.

drafted means you are on the bottom of the list

Amen all!