Last night, at the orders of President Vladimir Putin, the world was horrified to witness the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While it is still relatively early, and a lot is still unknown, it is clear that the entire Ukrainian nation is under assault. It is also painfully obvious that Mr Putin and his…
Today the United States observes Memorial Day. The last Monday in May was set aside to be a day for honouring and commemorating those who had lost their lives in America’s wars. For many though, it has become a day to enjoy sunshine, the outdoors, and grilling with family and friends without much thought about…
May 15th is International Conscientious Objector Day. Every war has seen protestors and opponents, but a smaller group are those who officially seek conscientious objector status. Conscientious objectors are people who will not kill or serve in combat situations because of deep seated objections. Is “conscientious objector” really the best description of people who feel…