On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 07:37:03 -0400, jim-- wrote:


I-0W. Conscientous objector. Draft number came up, did two years
alternative
service.

Translation: He who enjoys the freedoms other have fought for but will
not do the same when asked.

I figured as much Chuck.


Like religious freedom? So, when push comes to shove, which allegiance is
more important, to God *or* to country?

Like religious freedom? So, when push comes to shove, which allegiance is
more important, to God *or* to country?

I did exactly what my country asked me to do. I had a couple of easy outs,
including
a group of anti-war people in Vancouver BC offering me a job in a cabinet shop
and the right connections to become a "landed immigrant". It was allegiance to
my country that inspired me to stay here, work within the system, etc.

I'm sure it would have been much more herioc to go AWOL from the National
Guard, attend college darned near forever,
or what not.