Tag Archives: draft resistance

Richmond Declaration on the Draft

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I recently came upon the brochure about the Declaration on the Draft and Conscription: Richmond 1968, held at Earlham College (Richmond, Indiana) October 11 – 13, at the time of the Viet Nam War. An announcement of the Conference was … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Since retiring two years ago, I occasionally spend time remembering various things that happened up to this point in my life. In part, to keep the memories alive. Also, to evaluate what things seemed to have accomplished intended goals, but … Continue reading →

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War and Peace

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2018 Military holidays bring attention to perennial questions about peace, how to deal with conflict, and attempted justifications for war. It is an awesome commitment for someone to give years of their life to the service … Continue reading →

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National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

According to Quaker House of Fayetteville, North Carolina, one of the few listening sessions of the new congressional National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service will be held: Vinton, Iowa at Wesley Methodist Church 516 2nd Avenue June 26, … Continue reading →

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Draft resistance and conscientious objection

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

The Selective Service System still requires males aged 18-25 to register for the Selective Service System. In addition, “The National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service was created by Congress to consider and develop recommendations concerning the need for a … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Service Mission Story-Part 4

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

(Note: The following is the continuation of the story of the Friends Volunteer Service Mission (VSM). This part includes the conclusion of my draft resistance story, which was going on in the middle of my VSM service. I have previously … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Service Mission Story-Part 1

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been writing parts of the Friends Volunteer Service Mission (VSM) story from journal entries. At one point I consolidated the various pieces into a separate document to tell the VSM story, which will appear as a series of posts … Continue reading →

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Journal–7/6/1971

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Journal 7/6/1971 I guess I feel badly because this is the first time I have really felt like I am a burden to others and have no means of support. I had thought the St. Vincent’s job was fairly secure, … Continue reading →

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