I read an article about people getting out of the military because they are against the war. Our government spends hundreds of thousands on training them, and not to mention all the tax dollars they spend if they claim disability compensation. How could someone join the military and claim they can not goto war under the consientious objector clause? Why join the military? I just want opinions.
2006-10-22 16:12:51 · 13 answers · asked by azile_wehttam 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Regardless of the reasons for joining the military (I personally joined for the benefits) the Military is what the governments uses for WAR. If there is not known war going on at the time, it doesn't mean one won't break out. It is always a possibility. I just don't think someone should join if they have any doubts at all. And we are all told in basic training that we answer to the Commander in Chief. Whether or not we agree is beside the point. I didn't agree with a lot of things I was told to do and even as a civilian I often disagree with my supervisors, that doesn't mean I have a right to take hundreds of thousands of dollars, tax payers dollars, and run. I don't know, I guess if you actually see combat and decide you don't want to see that again then it's a different playing ground, but otherwise I disagree with the CO policy
2006-10-22 16:14:28 · update #1
Champ, you state we should hear all objections, but wouldn't that objection be hear loud and clear if the person was not to join in the first place? No one disagrees with someone NOT joining in the first place. I do, however disagree with someone joining, getting top notch training then claiming they don't want to be in the military. Currently there is no draft therefore joining is VOLUNTARY. Why join if you don't want to?
2006-10-22 16:47:36 · update #2
Idiots.
Oath of the military includes the words " protect the United States and the president from all enemies both foreign and domestic" To protect tells me I will be asked to use force if necessary . Force seems to include weapons and violence.
I was still in high school when I signed up and joined the military but I got it. At some point I could be asked to lay down my life for this country.
Conscientious Objector = coward in my book
2006-10-22 16:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by Akkita 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
this is no longer proper which you're in a public college. each and every guy has to register by way of regulation while they turn 18. The Selective provider device won't formally recognize registration as a conscientious objector. despite if, this is a few records from the Quakers: Take alongside a chum or relative to witness all which you're doing. Fill out the registration form properly and write for the duration of it: CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR. Make a photocopy of it and recent the unique on the counter. If the postal clerk refuses it, bypass to a diverse submit place of work. they have not have been given any authority to refuse registrations. at last somebody will settle for the form. Enclose the 2d replica in an envelope and mail it to your self. depart it sealed while further. while and if the draft is reinstated, there will be 3 standards for a declare, of conscientious objection: opposition to all wars opposition on non secular, ethical, or ethical grounds sincerity. The 0.33 is the main confusing to be sure. Your replica of the unique registration, the testimony of your witness and your different pals, relatives, and instructors may be the muse of your declare.
2016-12-08 19:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A conscientious objector was someone who didn't agree with war during the time of the draft.Most CO's did so for religious reasons.During the time of draft,if those who signed up as a CO were called for duty,they were given jobs that still served our country.When I was younger,my parents were houseparents at a children's home,we had a man there that was a CO and was assigned to help at the home instead of going into the military.I highly doubt that someone would voluntarily join the military and then state the were a CO,that wouldn't make any sense.
2006-10-22 17:04:30 · answer #3 · answered by stellablue1959 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it really came down to it, women will not be drafted. I understand you are avolunteer, so was I. But if there is a draft, all men will have to serve or prove they cannot. As a woman, you would not have to pick up a weapon if you didn't want to. The men who are drafted have no choice. If you have any sense, please don't speak for the men who would HAVE TO GO. Otherwise, it's like WWI where soldiers had no rights whatsoever.
I find it interesting that many women have a very pro military position (like several above) and they would never have to lie in mud and kill other human beings unless they wanted to. How can you have an opinion on this if you wouldn't be one of the affected by a draft.
2006-10-22 16:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Conscientious objection is generally on religious grounds, but there are others. The entire basis of our country is to honor the true beliefs of all citizens, military or not. We should respect all objections and give them a fair hearing.
2006-10-22 16:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can apply to be a conscientious objector when you report & be given other jobs, health & etc. You must give & prove reasons you object to holding a gun.
Once you are in & have used your gun you do not qualify according to the Selective Services website. Once you have been trained with gun, it is late to say you have problem with gun. You do not agree with war is not a reason to be objector. Serving in just causes you agree with is not by popular vote.
2006-10-22 16:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are a CO & believe me I'm oppossed to this current mess in Iraq, but if you choose to sign up, make your objections known and go in as a Medic. And I defy anyone to call Medics, cowards.
2006-10-22 17:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In fact, it is not a general policy. Under some circumstances people may be let off if they have fulfilled at least part of the obligation that they signed up for, but there is one lieutenant in the Seattle area who has acquired considerable notoriety by refusing to go to Iraq. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in jail and a dishonorable discharge. Personally, I'd give him two years.
2006-10-22 16:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree with you but the US is full of immigrants and if you come from another country and then we go to war with that country you would not agree to kill your family left behind in that country. That is basically the reason for that policy but it is abused.
2006-10-22 16:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jose R 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People can 'get out' of the military when their tour is done anyway. They joined voluntarily. But, during the tour, they will follow orders from superiors, or face court martial. It's just that simple.
2006-10-22 16:16:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋