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David Briscoe letter and petition

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Identifier: MSS 3761
Scope and Contents

A petition and letter titled "Why I am a conscientious objector to service in the United States Military" written to the draft board in regards to the immorality of war in relation to the religious beliefs of the author during the Vietnam War era. He also discusses his viewpoint on the wrongful policy of forced service in the military, calling it a challenge upon his free agency, and removing the ability to make decisions of morality of his own free will.

Dates: 1969