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Conscientious objector B52 pilot refuses to fly
Captain Michael J. Heck a 30 year old B52 commander from Chula Vista California says he refused to bomb North Vietnam because the goals do not justify mass destruction and killing He began considering non participation as early as 1968 and flew his last mission on Christmas Eve He has applied for noncombat status as a conscientious objector and faces possible court martial while serving in Thailand He notes civilian casualties are possible in massive bombings and recalls fear none of his family has opposed him.
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