actually, very few. at least when i was there. no one i personally know, through '70s and '80s. by the way, during those horribly oppressive totalitarian years i was asked to pledge allegiance to my government ... exactly twice. in 20 years.
anyway. if you seriously think that kids of that age have ability to form an *indepent* opinion about things like religion, and take a stand for it... i guess the kids here are a *lot* more mature than we used to be -- it took me about 30 years to reach that level. best, mishka On 10/19/05, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry list... > > You didn't have citizens in the USSR, adults and children, that refused to > do any number of goverment mandated activities because of conscience, or > particpated in officially condemned or outlawed behavior because of belief? > As I recollect, Siberia was a popular destination for them. > > >
