John Hamilton Poet Narrative

Conumdrum 1 Conscientious Objectors

Conumdrum 1
                                      Conscientious Objectors
                                 
                                 Prisoner #1 says to Prisoner #2
          
            "Let me get this straight I am here because I killed someone,
              and you are here because you don't want to kill someone"?
                                       
                                      Does that make sense?



John Derek Hamilton
January 11,2016

* Update  Most conscientious objectors have been freed, and alternatives to military service have been offered to them. Thanks go to God who is the Supreme Judge and Lawgiver !!

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Kim Rodrigues September 23, 2017 at 9:00 PM Yes! A good one! My husband brought me to the shooting range to see it. I didn't have the stomach for even seeing the targets which represent the body. I believe in people's rights to own a gun. I just don't care to own one. John Hamilton September 24, 2017 at 7:52 AM Yeah, it's true Kim, we have the right to defend ourselves but there are ways of doing that without killing someone, thanks for the visit!

D.W. Rodgers January 11, 2016 at 12:52 PM too true - well said John Hamilton January 12, 2016 at 3:36 PM Thanks Dave for your visit and comment!

Lin Lane January 11, 2016 at 6:49 AM A good point you've made, John. John Hamilton January 11, 2016 at 7:35 AM Thanks Lin.