Independent Media Center, Israel http://indymedia.org.il But....Tuesday 11 Mar 2003 author: *

This is true, but the states still have a way to wok around the Convenant. If it is deemed vital to the existence of the state, the Government can order people into the service. - Myself, a conscientious objector, do not like this fact and believe there is a need of change. Ones rights as a human being is not dependent upon one perceived situation. Most countries in the civilized world do however have services that work as alternatives to the military service. This kind of work must be devoted to anti-war, pro human- rights or something that will benefit the social sfere. Israel does not have this alternative, nor the right to refuse on idelogical grounds...only religious and is not in compliance with its own commitments.

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