Conscientious Objection
a Real Alternative to War
Posted: Monday February 28th, 2005
http://www.peace-out.com
The site is in only its second week up and running and has already
connected a dozen soldiers to men and women who secured CO status while
enlisted. The site was set up Perry O'Brien from Peaks Island, Maine;
see article by Perry at http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0208-20.htm
Perry was a medic in the 82d Airborne deployed in Afghanistan and
secured his CO status in what his JAG lawyer described as record time.
He is busy doing speaking engagements for churches, school groups, and
others. He took many photographs while in Afghanistan is selling prints
as a fundraiser for his work. Contact Perry at perry.obrien@gmail.com
Kevin Benderman
a conscientious objector
court martial - July 2005
http://www.bendermandefense.org
A Christian faith, based on non-violence and peace, forgiveness and believer's baptism, the Mennonite Church USA has resources for young men and women facing the possible draft.
See http://peace.mennolink.org/youth.html for the Peace and Justice section of the Mennonite Church USA - information for Mennonites and non-Mennonites about seeking and obtaining CO status.