Romney had missed much of the tumultuous American anti-Vietnam War movement while away, and was surprised to learn that his father had turned against the war during his unsuccessful 1968 presidential campaign.[31] Regarding the military draft, Romney had initially received a student deferment, then like most other Mormon missionaries a ministerial deferment while in France, then another student deferment.[31][43] When those ran out, his high number in the December 1969 draft lottery (300) ensured he would not be selected. (wiki)Mitt Romney pictured protesting AGAINST the anti-war Vietnam protesters as HE GETS A DEFERMENT!