I was joined by Bob Fitch for an interview with Marine Reservist Stephen Funk on the evening prior to his public declaration of refusing to fight the war in Iraq. See Notes for more info
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Stephen Funk, a 20 year-old Marine Reservist, has been "UA" (unauthorized absence) since mid-Feb 2003, when he was to report to Camp Pendelton in CA. On April 1st, Funk held a press conference in San Jose, CA to turn himself in and publicly declare his opposition to the war in Iraq. Apparently, the military does not plan on charging him; he will be on restricted duty, working a desk job at the base in San Jose while officials consider his application for discharge.
Bob Fitch currently works with the Resource Center for Nonviolence in Santa Cruz, California as a Webmaster, draft and C.O. counselor, volunteer recruiter, and general administrative gofer. Bob spent fourteen years working as a photojournalist for many key civil rights, peace, justice, and organized labor organizations and campaigns.
The number for the G.I. Rights Hotline is (800) 394-9544.
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