Anyone preparing conscientious objector files for you or your children?

Draft counselors recommend that persons facing the draft have a prepared conscientious objector file with a documented paper trail of a person's beliefs that would make him ineligible for military service. The same could be done for a person who has a documented medical condition that would disqualify him.

Those of you facing the Bush draft, or those of you who have children need to be working on this NOW, unless of course your draft plans are to 1) flee the country, 2) refuse to serve and go to jail or 3) be inducted into the military. The sooner you start on this the better. Draft boards (especially in the Red Nation) will not be persuaded by 11th hour conversions to Quakerism or the sudden discovery of a trick knee (unless your last name is Chambliss).

It was right after I first logged on to the DU ...

He's almost 23, voted in the primaries for the 2nd time, once again saying, "WTF?". He will not go into any war that this so-called administration has wraught. I'd rather kill him myself.

Several distant relatives have actually been in wars, and several have used the CO status. We have never judged either way, it is a personal decision.

I feel strongly that if someone does not want to fight in a war then he/she should not have to.

If anyone is interested in Quakerism, let me know, I'll help you convert . ;-) I find it to be a pretty cool, open-minded religion. Much like Universal Unitarian.

her too what do you suggest?

my children's patriotic duty to fight because you have the right to defend yourself.

However, since it's only OIL for Dumbya, I'm going to have to look in to objector status.

How do we get started? Mine are still young, but I've heard to start documenting early.

(let the supporters of the war enlist.:toast:

the best place to start is looking into local Friends Meeting Houses. There are also many websites with information, just Google Quaker or Religious Society of Friends.

If he establishes himself as a member and had to become a CO then he would have the backing of the clergy (if the one he joins has one, some do not) and of the congregation elders.

There are some Quakers that are more evangelical in their teachings and some more laid back, so it is important to look into the congregation to find one that fits his beliefs.

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UU minister counselor for a Taoist. That was in the 60s. I wonder if it would work today.

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