Conscientious Objectors 2

This is an annual event organised by Manchester and Warrington Area Quakers.

See also Set 1 for previous years:

www.flickr.com/photos/asisawit/sets/7215 7600210531879/

LONDON, May 2008:

www.flickr.com/photos/photo/sets/7215760 5070497276/

'No one joins the
Army, or is drafted into the military, with the intention
of murdering women and children. But the fact is,
90% of the casualties in modern conflicts are civilians.
The idea that violence can be contained has always
been an illusion with horrific consequences. Once the
deep inhibition against killing is broken down in a
person, it is very difficult to make sure that person kills
or injures only designated victims, as the My Lai....'

From;

www.karunabooks.net/library/a_change_of_ heart.pdf

106 photos | 92 views

items are from between 18 May 2008 & 20 May 2008.