| This bill would require military service for all men between the ages of 18 and 22 who do not meet a narrow set of criteria that would exempt them from the service. This is a military draft, not very different from the kind that sent thousands to Vietnam, often against their will. |
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person inducted as a conscript or accepted as a volunteer pursuant to this Act shall receive basic military training and education as a member of one of the armed forces for a period of not less than six months, but not more than one year, as established by the Secretary concerned.(taken directly from the bill, HR 3598, on thomas.loc.gov, an online legislative webisite.) |
| For an excellent summary and analysis of the bill as well as a list of the representatives sitting on the House Armed Service Committee start with NISBCO.ORG | |
| Resource Center for Non-Violence is a non-profit organization in Santa Cruz California dedicated to pacifism. It has a good discussion of conscientious objector status and treats HR 3598. | |
| Thomas: Legislative Information presents the bill in full. on the Internet. | |
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The War Resisters' League discusses HR 3598 and has information on writing letters to representatives, especially those in the House Armed Services Committee who are deciding on the bill at the moment. |