Conscientious Objection Pass the word to friends and family

If you know anyone that is in the active military pass along this
information. Save your friends and family. They may make it back alive but
on my base after the Gulf War 1 within one year, there was a 1/3 birth
defect rate and a 1/3 miscarrage rate, the highest rate of respetory
illness' in the army, high levels of depression, fatigue, and various
psychological disorders. The Schweinfurt Concern, at the time was the
largest concentration of combat forces in Germany. The base was closed and
the units dispersed in early 1994 to cover up for the massive gulf war
illness. The US Army just made claims it was for downsizing.

Please pass this along to anyone you know in the American active military.
http://girights.objector.org/gettingout/co.html
hotline: 800.394.9544
Conscientious Objection

A conscientious objector (CO) is a person who believes that it is wrong to
kill another human being in war. The military defines conscientious
objection as a "firm, fixed and sincere objection to war in any form or the
bearing of arms" because of deeply-held moral, ethical, or religious
beliefs. A lot of people in the military believe it's too late to be a CO
now that they have enlisted, but the fact is many people realize they are
opposed to participation in war after joining the military, and they are
discharged as COs.
What do you think about war? Do you think it is morally wrong? Why? Are
there any situations in which you would be willing to fight in a war? These
are questions you will have to answer when applying for conscientious
objector status.
Applying for CO status can be a long and difficult process. To get a
discharge or reassignment as a conscientious objector, you must submit a
written application to your commanding officer. In this application you must
describe

the nature of your beliefs about participation in war;
how your beliefs changed or developed since you entered the military;
when and why you felt you could no longer continue serving in the
military because of your beliefs; and
how your daily lifestyle has changed as a result of your beliefs.
further information required in the application.
After handing in your application, you will have three interviews: with a
psychiatrist, a military chaplain, and an investigating officer. At the
investigating officer's hearing you have a right to be represented by
counsel–this can be a lawyer or a counselor. You may also bring
witnesses–friends, family, a clergy member, or fellow military service
members who can speak in support of you and your claim. The investigating
officer will recommend to your commanding officer whether or not you should
receive conscientious objector status.