Based on the way things went over time, one can say that the popularity of Ali's stance increased positively.
At the time he refused to serve, feelings of patriotism and anti-communism were at an all time high and so he was berated for his decision. Within the decade however, anti-war sentiment spread across the United States and led to Ali being praised for his decision.
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