And so it begins.
I still remember the moment it started vividly. It was January, 1991. I was a freshman in college at the time. I was going through the cafeteria line for supper. A radio back in the kitchen was blaring. I overheard something to the effect of “the missiles have started flying.” I’m not a very emotional person, but that moment I was struck by something intensely deep — a feeling of innocence lost.
That January we talked about what would we do if there was a draft, us young men. I knew I would be of little use to the military. I’m not wired that way. If push came to shove, I think I would have used my regular attendance at the local Quaker meeting as evidence of my beliefs. There is room in this world for the conscientious objector.
Take care, my friends. Be safe.
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