Well, now I am about to step in it and get flamed, but here it is. My husband served in the USMC during the years in Viet Nam while it was hot, but not publicized yet. He went to Japan in Aug.. '62 (16 wks after our wedding), and came home Oct. '63. He was deployed to 'Nam, and his ship was turned back because of riots in Tokyo and his outfit was taken in to stop them. He was a radar operator, but a soldier first. That is the way in the Marines. He was willing. He was scared and didn't want to take another life, but was aware that it is the cost of freedom. The Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart, and David slew his ten thousands. It is an honorable thing to be a defender of the people. But, during those days, CO's filled in in the offices, and other places to loose men to fight. There are ways to serve, and my question would be, "Why the objection?" If he is a Quaker or Mennenite, then he has religious reasons, otherwise, it is a personal decision to not fight and cannot be hidden under religious preference. Being a gentle souled Christian is not enough. We are all hopefully that, but I am proud of my husband, and the others who went and did face daily death and deprivation. I tear up when the Flag goes by and I love our national anthem. But I am not walking in his shoes, I don't know his heart, and I certainly did not earn the right to judge him because I did not die on the cross. If he earned his Eagle Scout, give it to him, what he does with his adult life is his business, but there are many ways to serve and if he chooses one, he is a man. Janet _______ This mailing list is dedicated to the glory of God. Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule.
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