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http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0414/solomon.php Facing Iraq duty, two U.S. G.I.'s head north to seek asylum Soldiers Choose Canada by Alisa Solomon April 6th, 2004 11:00 AM ===========
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Mission accomplished
>>Thousands are seeking less dire means of escape. Calls to G.I. Rights
Hotline, which answers questions from recruits trying to leave the armed
forces, shot up to 28,822 in 2003, from 17,267 in 2001. Meanwhile, though
the Pentagon will not confirm figures, military attorneys, activists, and
the European press have estimated that 600 to 1,700 soldiers have fled to
avoid service in Iraq. Most are likely living underground in the U.S.—going
AWOL, even for long periods, is a far less serious offense than actually
applying for refugee status in another country—which clearly demonstrates
the intent to desert. Nonetheless, the peacenik grapevine in Canada began
buzzing on Wednesday with news that a female deserter is on her way.<<
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