Conscientious objector
When is it right to kill? In the midst of war, is it right to refuse? Eight U.S. soldiers, some of whom have killed and some of whom said no, reveal their inner moral dilemmas in Soldiers of Conscience. Made with official permission of the U.S. Army, the film transcends politics to explore the tension between spiritual values and military orders
Desertions
The conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have been the occasion for a growing number of desertions — defined by the military as soldiers absent without leave for more than 30 days. In 2006, the Army reported 3,196 desertions, a sharp increase from two years earlier, which saw 2,357 desertions.
POST-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
"Although the symptoms and syndrome of PTSD have been observed in veterans for hundreds of years, PTSD was not formally recognized as a mental disorder until 1980..."
Watching Soldiers of Conscience
Soldiers of Conscience takes a powerful look at a central drama of our time — how a soldier decides to kill or not, and the life-changing consequences that come with either choice. We asked military chaplains, human rights activists and veterans groups to comment on the film.
About the Film:
Soldiers of Consceince
2 comments:
"Although the symptoms and syndrome of PTSD have been observed in veterans for hundreds of years, PTSD was not formally recognized as a mental disorder until 1980"
Yes it was: and it was called "war neurosis".
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I'd love to see this!
Hi Naj. Yes, this was a very good documentary. It addressed the state of the war and its effect on all sides be it the American troops, the Iraqis insurgents, the Iraqi people, and even the American troops’ families and most Americans too. It addressed the moral of the ground troops witnessing first hand collateral damage (killing and maiming of innocent) and losses on both sides. It also addressed the transformation a number of the troops into consciences objectors, deserters, and a number of suicides due to PTSD (and guilt I suppose.) Some of these arguments perhaps apply to the Afghanistan front too.
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