03-02-2009, 06:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-02-2009, 06:48 PM by Swiss Mercenary.)
Quote:In our military, you need to file your conscientious objection at the time of enlistment. In a volunteer army, this might be the grounds of denying your application. If you filed as a conscientious objector afterwards, it might be the grounds for discharge. I'm thinking of the famous example of Sgt. York, however.Hence, doctors objecting to performing those medical practices should be denied their GP license. And if they take that position after having practices medicine, it should be grounds for revoking the license.
Quote:Also, don't confuse those who are "free" with those who serve in the military. When you enlist, you surrender your civilian rights.
When I hire you to do a job... You can either perform your duties, or if your religion prohibits you from doing so , I can fire you, and find someone capable. I don't see a difference between that, and enlisting in the military (Except that I won't send you to jail when you refuse to do your job).
Likewise, when a professional organisation deems you capable of performing a job... You can either perform it properly, or lose your license.
You knew what you were expected to do when you signed up/got your license/got hired by me. If you don't have the stomach, nobody pressed you into volunteering/becoming a doctor/working for me.