The Use of Force

One of the hardest questions you'll have to answer as you apply for conscientious objector status is the question on the use of force. It's hard, not because you have to be against all force to qualify as a CO, but because it's a trick question. When you answer it, you need to be careful to avoid some traps. And you need to make clear to the military that you do object to participation in war, whatever you may believe about other uses of force.

The Definition of Force

Force and Violence

Nonviolence

Self-Defense

Police Force

Revolutionary Violence

Military Force

A Final Word

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