Quote by Ann Wilson

At that time a lot of young men didn't want to go to the war and kill. This guy that I fell in love with was one of those so he escaped to Canada and I followed him.

At that time a lot of young men didn't want to go to the war

Summary

This quote highlights the context of a significant historical event, possibly referring to the Vietnam War era, and reflects the sentiments of many young men who opposed being involved in war and causing harm. The narrator describes falling in love with someone who shared this sentiment and escaped to Canada to avoid participating in the war. The quote conveys a common sentiment among some during that period who sought alternatives to war and was willing to follow their loved ones in seeking refuge.

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