I believe if you join the military you should expect the possibility of a war, even one you might not support. If you join the military, a war you don't support starts, and you run to Canada you are indeed a coward. If a war starts and it is to the point where you refuse to fight, you have two options as far as I'm concerned - request for a position where you don't have to or have a low probability of entering combat, or if that fails say "I object to this war and will not fight, I'll take my punishment now." We are not a nation that will kill you for refusing to fight - take your punishment rather than running away. Real men face the consequences of their actions.
Agreed.
I feel I should say a couple words about being a conscientous objector. I am not going to join the military, but if I were to get drafted, I would certainly claim a conscientous objection.
I'm not one to shrink from violence when it's necessary, but as far as I'm concerned, it's only necessary when there is a threat to me or my family.
Saddam was never any threat to me or anyone else in this nation.
