August 1, 2009

High school youths willing to go to jail

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:

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