Picture of the Day: Conscientious Objectors Released
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These guys should get the hell out of the country before Kim#3 takes over. Pretty sure he won’t be as understanding.
How much matching luggage does one take to prison?
I think those matching bags are prison issue. Something similar (identical suits) was a major plot point in the movie “Baby Blue Marine”.
Anyway, conscientious objectors are not cowards; well, not all of them. If anything, it takes courage to face the abuse they have. In the United States, two conscientious objectors have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor; one of those heroes, Desmond T. Doss, has even had a movie made about him: Hacksaw Ridge. The other guy was William T. Bennet. Mind you, both of these guys were both of one category of CO; that is, they are not opposed to assisting military personnel, but they will not kill or inflict injury on another. The United States military recognizes different categories of CO, to include those who object to serving in any capacity.
Yeah, it’s easy to mock, castigate, and condemn someone who doesn’t live up to how you imagine they should, without you checking into what is really their position. Evidently, the South Korean government has checked into CO’s position and have not released all of those who are currently imprisoned for refusing military service.
And before condemning me for not serving or being a wimp or whatever for making this post, consider that I retired from a full career in the US military, having served in both the Army and Navy.
I know a guy… Jehovah’s Witness… who went to prison instead of the military.
He is about the nicest and most sincere guy I have ever met and he spends all his time and money helping the poor and disadvantaged.
He said he was treated very well in prison. I suspect everyone involved recognized he was out to do good in the world rather than simply trying to avoid military service.
Korea did the wrong thing to jail him instead of having him spend a couple years in a social welfare agency.
Korea should determine why someone does not want to do mandatory military service and should have alternatives for those who qualify…
…as it is better for the government, the person, and society.
CH, thanks for your service.