It seems to me that to argue absolutes is not possible with these issues. I don't want to kill. But I sure as hell would want to defend my people from terror and invasion. Citizens should be prepared to do what their religious calling allows in the defence of their country.

If this means medical or religious support etc. then fine. To opt out from this support could be seen to be a withdrawl from the Nation.

During WWII British pacifists were usually concripted into transport or medical.

....and InObu there are too many instances over the last 50 years that no matter how right you "treat the folks" you would have ended up with whole races missing if the aggressor wasn't taken to task.

I am not arguing what is right....just what IS.

Spot.