Agustin Aguayo is not a hero > Rexroad.com

When I read this story in the LA Times today I just shook my head in disbelief.

Most everyone would agree that a person has a right to object to the war. I have not really considered the idea of conscientious objectors. Even if the conclusion is that military policy will consider these objectors different from the rest of the population I would never allow this status to be claimed by someone that is currently serving in the US Armed Forces. If those are your views then don't join the military.

Ok. The part that really got me was the way this soldier behaved when he was in Iraq.

He said that although he was in Iraq as a medic, he would refuse to load his weapon even on guard duty. What's more, seeing combat close-up in Iraq, Aguayo said, "just led me to understand that even with the best intentions, war is an evil element we need to … change. We need to abolish it, for the sake of humanity.

What a great way to protect those around you.

Have your protest. Make your point. Write a book. Whatever....but you darn sure better have your weapon at the ready when you are in Iraq. Your life depends on it but almost more importantly so do your buddies that are making every effort to finish the obligation that they agreed to do.

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