would you do the same in a similar situation?
In Israel, military service is compulsory after grade 12. A refusers movement among high school students has been growing for some time. Shministim-Tweleve Graders is the name of the movement and members are willing to and have served time in prison.
A video explains:
Profiles of some of the objectors are shown on this webpage. Among the items on the webpage is a letter and web form for showing support and a video, this one has french subtitles:
August 1, 2009
High school youths willing to go to jail
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