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> would not simply refuse to take part in such a senseless, destructive war as WWII, in the first place. It's one thing to say you object to war, it's quite an
by deadbunny 8y ago
> would not simply refuse to take part in such a senseless, destructive war as WWII, in the first place.
It's one thing to say you object to war, it's quite another be be a conscientious objector when the entire world is at war and the penalty for doing so is getting sent to a concentration camp or death[1] or being ostracized by your family and community[2].
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wehrkraftzersetzung https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wehrkraftzersetzung
2. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/sep/07/british-conscientious-objectors-second-world-war https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/sep/07/british-consci...