Larry, we are actually approaching common ground, although we are not yet there. I oppose the Selective Service bill. I oppose all military conscription, and I oppose all compulsory military training, even if it is conducted under civilian auspices. However, I even more strongly oppose ANY preferential treatment for religion and religious organizations. So if we are to have a conscription law, then let it recognize conscientious objection for secular and humanistic as well as for religious reasons. And let it exempt all recognized conscientious objectors from military training as well as from military service.

As far as clergy go, abolish their automatic exemption. My feeling is from Marat/Sade: "Out with the priests and let them live off their fat!"

--- Steve