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conscientious objector

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A quick definition of conscientious objector:

A conscientious objector is someone who refuses to join the military or carry weapons because of their beliefs. These beliefs can be religious, moral, or ethical. In the past, only people from certain religions were allowed to be conscientious objectors, but now anyone can claim this status as long as their reasons are sincere and not based on politics or self-interest. If someone is granted conscientious objector status, they may have to do alternative service instead of military service.

A more thorough explanation:

A conscientious objector is a person who refuses to serve in the military or bear arms due to moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. In the United States, conscientious objections were raised in response to military conscription (the “draft”).

For example, during the Vietnam War, many people refused to serve in the military because they believed the war was unjust and went against their personal beliefs. These individuals could claim conscientious objector status and be exempt from military service.

Traditionally, conscientious objections in the United States were only accepted from devout members of pacifist religions. However, today, the Selective Service System (SSS) has widened conscientious objection claims to include non-religious beliefs.

For instance, a person who opposes war on moral or ethical grounds can claim conscientious objector status. They must register with the SSS and testify as to the sincerity of their beliefs. If their claim is successful, they may be required to serve in a civilian position that contributes to the national health, safety, or interest of the United States.

Overall, conscientious objectors are individuals who prioritize their personal beliefs over military service and are willing to face consequences such as imprisonment for their convictions.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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