About Face: Military Resisters Turn Against War

ISBN 10: 1604864400 ISBN 13: 9781604864403

Verlag: PM Press, 2011

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"When new soldiers swear to support and defend the U.S. Constitution by following lawful orders, what are they to do when they are given unlawful orders? "About Face" provides raw examples of precisely what soldiers are doing who take their oath seriously."" --"Dahr Jamail, author, " The Will to Resist"

""About Face" gives us important insights into the consciences of women and men who volunteer for the military but find they cannot obey orders to fight in illegal wars. These are brave and loyal Americans who are willing to challenge the U.S. government and perhaps go to jail rather than betray their inner voices that say NO to these wars!" " --"Ann Wright, retired U.S. Army colonel and author, "Dissent"

"This book documents the resistance of American heroes--resistance to illegal wars, to immoral wars, and to government secrecy, that threaten the very foundation of our democracy. A must-read for every American." " --"Marjorie Cohn, co-author, "Rules of Disengagement"

"It was a privilege to read this book. As a veteran, it was especially meaningful to me because I know some of the participants personally. It certainly opened my eyes and heart to their struggle. I know that it will have the same impact to everyone who reads it. It is especially compelling because it gives a wonderful cross section of veterans in their struggle with the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. I think that it has the potential of getting people involved in the anti-war movement. Together we can make a difference in a world that seems engulfed in war." "--"Dennis Lane, executive director, Veterans for Peace

"During this time of war it is vital that every American take a moment to listen to the firsthand accounts of those who have served on the front lines and those who refuse to fight." " --"Aaron Glantz, author, "The War Comes Home"

It was a privilege to read this book. As a veteran, it was especially meaningful to me because I know some of the participants personally. It certainly opened my eyes and heart to their struggle. I know that it will have the same impact to everyone who reads it. It is especially compelling because it gives a wonderful cross section of veterans in their struggle with the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. I think that it has the potential of getting people involved in the anti-war movement. Together we can make a difference in a world that seems engulfed in war. ""Dennis Lane, executive director, Veterans for Peace"

When new soldiers swear to support and defend the U.S. Constitution by following lawful orders, what are they to do when they are given unlawful orders? "About Face" provides raw examples of precisely what soldiers are doing who take their oath seriously. " "Dahr Jamail, author, " The Will to Resist""

"We highly recommend this book. It is must reading for young people who are being targeted by military recruiters and for all who wish to better understand what led these young men and women to enlist and then to resist." "Z Magazine" (October 2012)"

This book documents the resistance of American heroesresistance to illegal wars, to immoral wars, and to government secrecy, that threaten the very foundation of our democracy. A must-read for every American. ""Marjorie Cohn, co-author, "Rules of Disengagement""

During this time of war it is vital that every American take a moment to listen to the firsthand accounts of those who have served on the front lines and those who refuse to fight. ""Aaron Glantz, author, "The War Comes Home""

Reseña del editor:

A collection of poignant testimonials by veterans of recent conflicts who have embraced an evolving tradition of refusing to fight wars they consider unjust is complemented by interviews with Noam Chomsky and Daniel Ellsberg. Original.

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• Verlag: PM Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1604864400
• ISBN 13: 9781604864403
• Einband: Rústica
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240
• Herausgeber: Whitman-Bradley Buff, Whitman-Bradley Cynthia, Lazare Sarah