I would want to question what the war is about, What if i dont want to go because i discover my country is at fault?
2006-11-22 14:44:13 · 17 answers · asked by rasberry 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Then you go to jail...
2006-11-22 14:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Atlas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is an option for conscientious objectors, but I believe that is mostly reserved for those who object on a religious level.
Even if you do object, you must still be in "subjection to the superior authorities" and register with the selective service. You can do this online or pick up a form at the post office.
However, as I said before, I believe that this is mainly reserved for those who object on purely religious grounds. You may not qualify, but I still wanted to give you an option.
2006-11-22 22:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by danni_d21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you typed this in the wrong category. This is the religion category (there IS a politics, military category) never the less,
1 Good thing we don't have the draft
2. Questioning the war would not make you a conscientious objector and you might still have to go.
2006-11-22 22:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by Noi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try for CO (conscientious objector) status, but the burden of proof is rather heavy.
You'd have to prove -- through witness testimony and such -- that you really are opposed to fighting on moral grounds, rather than just being a chicken.
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2006-11-22 22:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a conscientious objector you might be exempt from actual combat duty but you could still be called upon to serve regular troops as an auxilliary providing supply services.
2006-11-22 22:56:55 · answer #5 · answered by Imogen Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True Christians know what to do if the draft is revived. Jesus taught his followers to love their enemies, not to kill them. If this country revived the draft, true Christians would outright refuse to serve. They would take the samestance of the early disciples of Christ, who, when told to stop preaching by the Jewish High Court, replied: "We must obey God as ruler rather than men." Acts 5:29
2006-11-22 22:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well that depends that on your personal values. Is your feeling of loyalty to your country stronger than your ethical compass? If so than maybe going is the thing to do. Otherwise come join us peaceloving folk to the north.
2006-11-22 22:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by cdndave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i don't know what to tell ya. if you get drafted you'll go to Iraq (or Iran) and risk getting maimed or killed to help increase the bank accounts of some people holding stock options in Lockheed Martin. just the way it is. you could get together with 10s of thousands of your fellow draftees and protest, i suppose, but that is just so Sixties.
2006-11-22 22:53:51 · answer #8 · answered by nebtet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no chance of a military draft in the near future, so don't even worry about it.
2006-11-22 22:50:01 · answer #9 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not an excuse not to serve. A concientious objecter is someone who is opposed to war for any reason, not just a particular reason.
2006-11-22 22:50:00 · answer #10 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Amish Believe that anyone that Kills will go to Hell, noone should be in the Army. God said "Thou Shall Not Kill". No excuses anyone that Kills will go to Hell, Including all people in the Military.
2006-11-22 22:49:12 · answer #11 · answered by TRACER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋