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Old 08-30-2009, 12:30   #11
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Originally Posted by The Reaper View Post
How can you have conscientious objectors in an all-volunteer force? These punks understood on joining that they would be going to combat, and probably fighting for their lives.

These "conscientious objectors" can only be cowards, or those too stupid to realize what enlisting in wartime meant.

If they want to be conscientious objectors, fine, make them medics and attach them to infantry platoons. Don't even issue them pistols.

TR
Exactly! As mentioned, DRAFTED COs have served honorably in wars past. But these boys remind me of Jailhouse Christians. A change of heart to benefit their situation and save their sorry asses from a possible uncomfortable outcome.
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