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To: Solon who wrote (15524)	6/5/2001 10:22:18 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 82486

amen

To: Solon who wrote (15524)	6/5/2001 10:29:29 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Conscientious Objection and Alternative Service A conscientious objector is one who is opposed to serving in the armed forces and/or bearing arms on the grounds of moral or religious principles. HOW TO APPLY In general, once a man gets a notice that he has been found qualified for military service, he has the opportunity to make a claim for classification as a conscientious objector (CO). A registrant making a claim for Conscientious Objection is required to appear before his local board to explain his beliefs. He may provide written documentation or include personal appearances by people he knows who can attest to his claims. His written statement might explain: how he arrived at his beliefs; and the influence his beliefs have had on how he lives his life. The local board will decide whether to grant or deny a CO classification based on the evidence a registrant has presented. A man may appeal a Local Board's decision to a Selective Service District Appeal Board. If the Appeal Board also denies his claim, but the vote is not unanimous, he may further appeal the decision to the National Appeal Board. See also Classifications. WHO QUALIFIES? Beliefs which qualify a registrant for CO status may be religious in nature, but don't have to be. Beliefs may be moral or ethical; however, a man's reasons for not wanting to participate in a war must not be based on politics, expediency, or self-interest. In general, the man's lifestyle prior to making his claim must reflect his current claims. SERVICE AS A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR Two types of service are available to conscientious objectors, and the type assigned is determined by the individual's specific beliefs. The person who is opposed to any form of military service will be assigned to Alternative Service - described below. The person whose beliefs allow him to serve in the military but in a noncombatant capacity will serve in the Armed Forces but will not be assigned training or duties that include using weapons. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE Conscientious Objectors opposed to serving in the military will be placed in the Selective Service Alternative Service Program. This program attempts to match COs with local employers. Many types of jobs are available, however the job must be deemed to make a meaningful contribution to the maintenance of the national health, safety, and interest. Examples of Alternative Service are jobs in: conservation caring for the very young or very old education health care Length of service in the program will equal the amount of time a man would have served in the military, usually 24 months. sss.gov

To: Solon who wrote (15524)	6/5/2001 10:43:43 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Rule 9012. Oaths and Affirmations (a) Persons authorized to administer oaths The following persons may administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgments: a bankruptcy judge, clerk, deputy clerk, United States trustee, officer authorized to administer oaths in proceedings before the courts of the United States or under the laws of the state where the oath is to be taken, or a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States in any foreign country. (b) Affirmation in lieu of oath When in a case under the Code an oath is required to be taken, a solemn affirmation may be accepted in lieu thereof. gamb.uscourts.gov Most states seem to have such a provision.