[Modernman]

There are plenty of stories from WWII and other wars of devout pacifists serving as stretcher-bearers, medics, nurses etc. The fact is, if this guy really was morally opposed to killing another human being, there are many ways for him to finish his service without having to fire on anyone. I personally have no problems with pacifists or true conscientious objectors. However, this guy doesn't seem to fall into these categories.

This is pure politics. He doesn't like the administration and he doesn't like the war. Fine. However, running off to Canada seems like an incredibly stupid thing to do, considering that he had other options.

[Moose4]

Exactly. Medics were some of the bravest soldiers in past wars! Somebody posted a story on here a while back about a WWII conscientious objector in the Pacific that I believe won a Medal of Honor as a medic...Desmond Doss, I think? Can somebody dig that up?

If this grabastic piece of amphibious poop thinks killing is wrong, but was moron enough to sign up for the Army anyway (hey, stupid, IT'S THE ARMY, THEY KILL PEOPLE), then a medic job would be right up his alley.

BTW...504th, isn't that part of the 101st? If so, you have to be sh*tting me that this guy would be Airborne (or Air Assault) and only now figure out that he was in the Army to kill people? The BS detector just pegged...this is political, not religious.

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[cupcakes]

This is pure politics. He doesn't like the administration and he doesn't like the war. Fine. However, running off to Canada seems like an incredibly stupid thing to do, considering that he had other options.
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Doesn't sound like he's thought many of his opinions or options out in life-why should this be any different?