The nature of the struggle demands that any involvement in an effort to employ organized force, can only be validated when the defense of the homeland is at stake. The reason I invoke the claim of a conscience objector, is not out of fear to my physical safety, nor the risk to my own well being. Quite to the contrary, I advance the call that each civilian in the serve of the Republic, shall and must become an active recruit into the cause of Freedom. My argument against killing is based upon the moral sanctity of life. But each life, has the right to self defense.
Selective choice is prudent and valid.
It's the true duty of each citizen to use their reason and common sense to judge when they, their family and their community is at risk. And even more importantly, just who and where your enemy resides. A tear come to my eye just as much as any GI, when the sound of 'TAPS' is played, with respect and remembrance we all should have, for our fallen regiments. My plea is that they need not be struck down in vain, nor should the next generation be called upon to shed their blood, in the name of a cause that is hollow. My pledge is to be in that army for its protection.