> Iraq War Veteran speaks out on why he became a Conscientious Objector
18 July 2005, 01:27
Hey D. This ^ is an interesting piece. I think that we have something in common. I, too, was a soldier. I was a specialist MP who served in Afghanistan (Bagram)— however not a Charlie-type MP (or an MP who tends to prisoners). I did a measly 9 months there in comparison to all of the time in which you have put in over in Iraq, however. Overall, I served 5 years as an MP, but I’m out now.
Since I have been out (Jan), I have learned so much, man. I’ve listed to some of what you have said and I applaud you for doing what you felt was right. Not everyone would have the guts to do what you did under your circumstances. In the service, no commander likes a quitter.... and that’s why you were met with such undermining persecution. If no one gave you a hard time about quitting, then many others would have followed in your footsteps. Don’t take it personally. Iraq was business, and you were nothing but a tool.
And I really mean that — Iraq is nothing BUT big business. It’s all about the oil and even Paul Wolfowitz admitted that. The terrorism over which these wars were fought were funded by our own leaders — we attacked ourselves on 911 as totally fucking outrageous as it sounds and I don’t give a damn what anybody says! I don’t know how much you’ve learned since you’ve been out, but I know in my heart that the towers were brought down from the inside and not from a couple of measly planes — there is too much evidence about this to ignore. Keep digging (if interested) and you will learn that the towers were brought down as a perfect pretext for war. Unfortunately learning the truth alone will accomplish little.
In the meantime, enjoy yourself as a civilian once again — you’ve definately earned it and I don’t give a shit what any of your gung-ho officers or sergeants say if they don’t agree. You did good, man.
Hey D. This ^ is an interesting piece. I think that we have something in common. I, too, was a soldier. I was a specialist MP who served in Afghanistan (Bagram)— however not a Charlie-type MP (or an MP who tends to prisoners). I did a measly 9 months there in comparison to all of the time in which you have put in over in Iraq, however. Overall, I served 5 years as an MP, but I’m out now.
Since I have been out (Jan), I have learned so much, man. I’ve listed to some of what you have said and I applaud you for doing what you felt was right. Not everyone would have the guts to do what you did under your circumstances. In the service, no commander likes a quitter.... and that’s why you were met with such undermining persecution. If no one gave you a hard time about quitting, then many others would have followed in your footsteps. Don’t take it personally. Iraq was business, and you were nothing but a tool.
And I really mean that — Iraq is nothing BUT big business. It’s all about the oil and even Paul Wolfowitz admitted that. The terrorism over which these wars were fought were funded by our own leaders — we attacked ourselves on 911 as totally fucking outrageous as it sounds and I don’t give a damn what anybody says! I don’t know how much you’ve learned since you’ve been out, but I know in my heart that the towers were brought down from the inside and not from a couple of measly planes — there is too much evidence about this to ignore. Keep digging (if interested) and you will learn that the towers were brought down as a perfect pretext for war. Unfortunately learning the truth alone will accomplish little.
In the meantime, enjoy yourself as a civilian once again — you’ve definately earned it and I don’t give a shit what any of your gung-ho officers or sergeants say if they don’t agree. You did good, man.
Peace.