NY'ers merely need to refuse to register. Very simple, although I admit that if I did it, I would probably end up losing my job.
I got chewed out a few weeks ago for forgetting about folks like you that still draw a pay check, and have a mortgage. I was wrong not to take that into account, and deserved the verbal admonishment I received.
Not everyone is in my position where I don't have to worry about paychecks, mortgages, children and those fiddly things.
You do what you have to do to take care of you and yours. Especially the kids.
There's enough old cranky farts that own their own places outright, and don't rely on checks from government or day jobs. We should keep them plenty busy.
Remember us old guys, though.
I won't comply with any laws like this, regardless of where they come from.
/johnny