An American citizen living in Britain, Cordley Coit, has refused to report for American induction after receiving his call-up papers, Mr.Coit, who is married to a British subject, stated: "My reason for refusing to serve in the United States Army is that the American Army is guilty of war crimes in Vietnam in its war against the National Liberation Front. I abhor the use of cherical, gas and germ warfare, the bombing and slaughter of innocent civilians:.and the genocide of an entire people. I am answering the call of Bertrand Russell in asking that Americans should refuse to serve in Vietnam and that those now serving should desert, ask for transfer and give evidence before the War Crimes Tribunal which is being set-up. I ask my fellow Americans to join me in refusing to answer call-up and in trying to stop this criminal war." 19th June, 1966.
The WeekThe Week Vol. 5, No. 26, 30 June 1966
American Answers Bertrand Russell's Call
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