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How could one obtain a deferment or conscientious objector status?
Become a man of the cloth, or a college professor. Those two professions are fairly traditional.
What position could a black man hold in the civil war union army?
He could be a seargent.
One thing the civil war proved was that?
The Civil War proved that the states could survive even fighting each other.
Where did the south think they could get weapons from during the civil war?
from England
What happened to Civil war soldier that went awall?
They could face execution if caught.
Are jehovah's witnesses conscientious objectors?
Yes, we will not go to war or even assist war effort in any way. Many witnesses have been given sentences in prison due to being conscientious objectors. However, we believe that there was no footnote when God decided "Thou Shall not kill"
What were men called during World War 1 that refused to join the army?
They were called conscientious objectors, if their refusal was on religious, ethical, or compassionate grounds. Many also called them traitors, particularly those objectors suspected of simply being too scared to fight for their country. Until the Vietnam war the US and Britain offered non-combatant alternatives to objectors; those refusing these options could well be jailed for the duration of the war and possibly beyond. The US - during the Vietnam war - decided objection to a specific war was illegal and many objectors were imprisoned or left the US to avoid being drafted into military service.
What was the tribunal in World War I?
A court in which conscientious objectors had to explain why they shouldn't fight. similar to a court of law, but instead of a prosecution and defence, an army representative, usually in military uniform, would argue the case with the objector. each could call witnesses and each had the right to appeal if they lost their case.
Can you object to war on grounds of morality?
Yes you can. These days no one is forced to fight, but in the days of WWI and WWII people could be conscientious objectors but if the need was too great they would be forced to fight anyway althought sometimes they would be put to work with a less violent job like cleaning or cooking for the troops.
What words has scien in the middle?
Could only find conscience and conscientious - any more???
Could a man not serve during a draft for religious reasons?
During the last draft, members of the Jehovah's Witnesses and other peaceful, non-violent religions were not drafted for combat necessarily, but did often get drafted. Sometimes to an alternative service like working in a government-owned hospital or prison hospital facility. The ones who were drafted into miltiary service were made clerks or medics as "conscientious objectors." They were not required to train with, carry, or use weapons. I served with a conscientious objector medic who was awarded the Silver Star for heroism in battle risking his own life many times to save others. He was a draftee.
Are people with physical or mental disabilities excused from jury duty?
With mental disabilities, yes. With physical disabilities, it depends. They certainly wouldn't have any trouble being excused if they wished to be, though I'm refering to the traditional "physical disabilities", not the ones that count nowadays for SSI. Obviously if the disability was such that they could not hear or see the evidence, they'd be excused.
Why was conscientious objectors treated so badly?
There were two categories of COs. 1. Those that refused to serve period! (Because of their status). 2. Those that served in the chaplin (religious) or medical corps. Those in group #1 were considered cowards; because they COULD have done what group #2 did. But they relied too much on the "crutch" of CO status. That's why they were treated so badly...very few people like cowards (though there might some people that do).
A citizen who won't fight in a war is called what?
if they refuse to go to war for moral or religious views, they could be imprisoned, they are called concientous objectors. If they believe in peace rather than war they are called pacifists.
What did the American selective service act mean for American men?
In the shortest possible answer, the Selective service Act, established the legal authority and infrastructure for the "Draft" of soldiers for military service. Boys had to register, (girls did not) with the local selective service board on or before their 16th birthday. The registration made them part of a group of young males that would be evaluated for military service upon or after their 18 birthday. If the congress mandated "Conscription" of troops for military service, The young men would be sent a letter and required to show up for a physical evaluation. The "Physical" would be conducted to determine if they had the physical attributes of health, stature, weight and mental skills for military training and duty. if they passed the "Physical" They could be drafted into the army. Men who were Physically unfit for service were excused from service. Men who claimed certain unique hardships on their family or Religious objections could appeal their availability. Sometimes they were excused and other times they were given duty that was more constant with their claimed exclusion. One such common exclusion was that of "Conscientious objectors" often men who claimed a profound moral or religious objection to harming others. Some were drafted but allowed to work in support functions like clerical, medical or support services and yet others were excused from service. During the last days of the Vietnam War the US ceased it's Draft and went to an all volunteer army. To this day the US has maintained military readiness and fought numerous actions without the "Draft" of citizens or women into the Military.
How could one obtain a deferment or conscientious objector status?
Become a man of the cloth, or a college professor. Those two professions are fairly traditional.
Were draft exemptions discotinued during World War 2?
I suppose that depends on the country. The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra was exempted from Military service in WWII. In the US you could be exempted for various reason, members of the US House and Senate were exempted from service, exemptions were granted to conscientious objectors, physical, mental or psychological reasons, ministers were exempted as were divinity students, exemptions were granted for certain occupation like miners, farmers, mariners and railway workers. You could obtain an exemption if you could prove to the Draft Board that it would be a hardship on your family and children or parents or if you were employed in some position that was essential to the government's needs. You could get a deferment to continue your education. All of these were subject to later review and could be changed at the whim of the Draft Board.
