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Im going to try to keep this from being to opinionated (especially since this will be the second time writing it since my computer didn't save it the last time!
I have allot of feelings about this. I have a problem with the action of this PFC. I have a problem with the Army's action in deferring his deployment although I understand and agree.
When you join the military you sign a contract with full knowledge that in the case of war you may be called upon and activated to fulfill your duties as an enlisted man in the US armed forces. He signed his contract for the infantry and became airborne this right here almost guarantees his activation in times of war.Here is a copy of the CONTRACT
I agree that he should not be sent into combat as I would not want him armed next to me in a conflict. Neither does his commander.
A recommendation from the commander of his battalion's rear detachment based at Fort Campbell said if Abdo deployed to a combat zone, he could jeopardize the lives of fellow soldiers as well as his own because of his convictions as a conscientious objector.
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20100824/NEWS01/8240313/1002/Muslim-soldier-with-101st-Airborne-says-he-won-t-go-if-deployed
Heres what hes going to use to weasel out of doing his job (<--I said I'd try)
The US Army permits soldiers who become conscientious objectors after enlistment to seek either discharge or transfer to non-combatant status under AR 600-43. The regulations require that an applicant go through a rigorous process of examination by a chaplain and a psychologist, followed by a hearing before a US Army officer. The recommendation of the Investigating Officer as well as the recommendations of the applicant's command chain (along with any relevant written rebuttals by the applicant) are then referred to a conscientious objector review board which makes a final determination on the claim.Here is the full break down of the LAW
I in no way would stand next to this man in combat. We do not know how it will affect him. It could end up being another grenade incident or worse another Ft. Hood like shooting. I do not see him deploying into combat and making it back alive.
He should in no way be allowed to transfer out to some cushy air condition job. He should be forced to deploy and go to Afghanistan and do latrine duty cleaning,scooping,digging and burning for the remainder of his contract. If this is something he is not willing to do so then Brig his ass for the remainder of his contract. Plus I can help but to think that he did as so many others do and joined just to get the benefits.
If the Army were to allow him out of his contract it will be the worst decision they could make. There will be an influx of military members attempting to claim the same for many different religious reasoning's. This can not be allowed and can not go through for him or anyone else for that matter.
This was posted on Facebook these are some of the comments
C.J.R. : IF OUR COUNTRYMEN & WOMEN ARE GOOD ENOUGH TO DIE PROTECTING OUR "RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION & CHOICE", SO IS HE. IF HE DOESN'T WANT TO "PARTICIPATE IN BEING AN AMERICAN", LET'S STRAP HIM TO A BOMB AND DROP HIS ASS OFF IN AN ISLAMIC TERRORIST CONTROLED CITY!!! GRRRR
R.A. :I agree james ~ that's a tender point with me too...betcha he was there to reap the "bennies" of being in the military ~
C.W. : No they should keep him on contract to prove a point. Not let him out that easy. But would you really want this man to watch your back when the tough gets going? Please he would be the first to sell out if captured by the opposing team. If the Army lets him out they just have to tightened their grips on those who are serving and ready to serve with an ironclad agreement. If they are letting him out know then whats the point of having him sign a contract to begin with? (I fully agree here)
A.M. : that sob should have to pay back all the money he earned, the contract was very clear, i am sure no body twisted his freaking arm when spends the money, a\ (I fully agree here)
I will keep my eye on this and follow up as soon as possible.
The CNN interview that brought this to my attention
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