Does the U.S. Selective Service provide avenues for consideration for young men who identify as conscientious objectors?
The answer is yes.
[tweet_dis]There are provisions under the Selective Service System where, in the case of a draft, a conscientious objector can serve his country through community work[/tweet_dis], and not in combat. But the objector is required to provide evidence. It isn’t as easy as declaring the objection in one step.
Selective Service director Lawrence Romo explains that the law requires for all young men to register when they turn eighteen. Any objections to serving in combat would come later, if a draft is instituted. Conscientious objection is not an excuse for not registering.
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