Tag Archives: Vietnam War

Memorial Day 2017 – Vietnam War

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I was glad to see Harry Targ’s blog post yesterday, Remember Those Who Protested Wars, Too Memorial Day observances are often uncomfortable for those of us who oppose war. But this is a chance to honor the memories of those … Continue reading →

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An Epistle to Friends Concerning Military Conscription

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Although yesterday’s post was intended to be about privilege, the context was war and conscription, specifically the Vietnam War. I was reminded of a letter to Friends on the same subject, that was published earlier than the Richmond Declaration of … Continue reading →

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Muhammad Ali and me

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Athletes are once again demonstrating leadership to call attention to, and demand change to stop injustice. It has been amazing to see kneeling during the national anthem, for which Colin Kaepernick was vilified, now supported by athletes and supporters of … Continue reading →

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Scattergood and the Vietnam War

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

by Jeff Kisling Don Laughlin and Roy Knight signed the Epistle to Friends Concerning Military Conscription. IMPORTANT NOTE:  Below I include some quotations from the Journal I kept at the time.  It was not correct when I wrote “I knew neither of … Continue reading →

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