War is Immoral

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That is the name of a website by a fellow poster in these forums. Here’s his story that he shared with us not too long ago with a recent addition:

"ON May 4, 2009, I, Daniel J. Lakemacher, filed a request to be discharged from the United States Navy as a conscientious objector (CO). After 131 more days of being forced to work under the threat of imprisonment, I was finally freed from this involuntary servitude on September 11, 2009*."*

He has been released. This is great news and I’m sure it has been weighing on his mind for a long 131 days.

If you see this post Daniel - good luck in what may emerge from what is undoubtedly a relief. My thoughts have been with you.[Y]

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Nice post. Very proud of Daniel for answering to his conscience. It is easy to talk junk on forums and blogs, another thing to live your convictions.

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I hope more can figure it out and object while in. I will use this resource should I ever get recalled under the IRR. Involuntary Ready Reserve. Thank you Wilderness, and thank you Daniel for having the courage to confront the UCMJ.

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Thank you for this Wilderness. I hadn’t heard of this story untill now.

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Stupendous!

Daniel, you are a man who sat through Mark Twain’s War Prayer service and understood its implications.