Marine deployed despite request for conscientious objector discharge

[Clinton Crusader]

PHILADELPHIA: A Marine from New Jersey was deployed to Iraq this month despite being recommended for a military discharge by a hearing officer who agreed that the man should receive conscientious objector status.

Marine Lance Cpl. John Rogowskyj Jr., one of a handful of conscientious objectors trying to get out of the military, has petitioned his deployment in a federal court.

"I believe that God has given man free will," he said in legal documents. "By surrendering my will to the military, I realize that I have willfully propagated violence."

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[pooja]

1. If he truly believes it, he won't pick up a weapon or initiate violence

and fear. It may be the end to his life, but if he is c.o., he won't fight.