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03/30/2005 Archived Entry: "Conscientious Objectors"

U.S. military sees increase in conscientious objector cases

NY Sailor awaits day in court
Paredes said he hoped his protest might inspire other sailors,
soldiers and Marines to refuse to take part in the war.

Pagan soldier sentenced to seven months for disobeying orders
He claimed that racism is widespread in the military, with
troops encouraged by command to treat civilian Arabs poorly.

Two servicemen file as objectors
Both men are stationed at Fort Bliss, a military base that
sits mostly in southern New Mexico and stretches into Texas.

Canada Rules U.S. Army Deserter Not a Refugee
Some US troops refuse to return to Iraq
A lesson in conscientious objection

Advice for Conscientious Objectors in the Armed Forces
The GI Rights Hotline (800) 394-9544