Based on the way things went over time, one can say that the popularity of Ali's stance increased positively.
<h3>What did Ali do?</h3>
Muhammed Ali refused to fight with the American army during the Vietnam war after he was called up to serve.
He claimed that because he was a Black Muslim, he was allowed to be a conscientious objector.
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.
