Conscientious Objector

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Is love a major affliction that could potentially persuade someone to do their bidding? Well there are two sides to this argument. On one side there is the theory that if the affection directed for a significant other and is strong enough. It causes a person to do and think irrationally or antithetical like their normal dominating persona. For example, an army of honor bound knights are most likely to risk their lives to defend a kingdom and monarch they love. On the other hand, not every person is antithetical. Unfortunately a majority won’t agree with the thought of a pacifist leader, they would prefer alternatives juxtapose to a conscientious objector. Another option would be an oppressive leader whom would authorize and instill paralyzing

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