If a soldier goes AWOL and eventually deserts, no one id going out looking for them. The resources for that simply do not exist. not suggesting any of them do that, but if they did, they're not being hunted. If they got puled over or something, they'll get sent back and separated from there. The chances of anyone going to Ft. Leavenworth are slim-to-none.
It would also mean never running for office, no vote, never own firearms again, federal aid, etc.
Editing to add that I am fairly certain about this, but could be wrong.
discharges would not be BCD, other than honorable, etc. which would not include the things you mention.
Your average Joe isn'r going to win an election, more than likely, but you could still run if the Army separated you. You can also vote. Not that voted matter. If niggers can get their paws on a gun, then the Joe can as well. I'm pretty sure they could also get federal aid, because no one is checking. I could also be wrong; I've been out since '06, so things could've changed, but it's doubtful.
All of that being said, I'd still advise against desertion every time.
A dishonorable discharge is the equivalent of a felony conviction, yes.
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