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Support Needed: Gulf War ResisterBy VVAWI thank those who have been part of the great support I have received so far! Please pass copies on. My name is Paul E. Cook, and I am a Conscientious Objector in the Marine Crops Brig, Camp Le Jeune, NC. My parole evaluation won't be complete for a few weeks. I'm humbly asking for letters supporting my parole, sent to my parole coordinator. I'm gathering addresses of fellow Gulf War Vets who also have stories and photos from the war. Recently I've come in contact with at least two graphic videos from the war. We plan to get these out in the public eye, where they belong! My own story includes becoming against needless killings and destruction in U.S. wars after being in Panama with my Marine Unit in 1989. I was told that my beliefs were too political for C.O. status in 1990. I got orders to Saudi Arabia during the time of war in February of 1991. In going to Saudi Arabia I refused to have a weapon or contribute except with my radio skills for medivac and troop support. In Saudi I was denied the use of chemical protective gear and desert uniforms. I was the only Marine singled out to wear targeting green uniforms. I was the only Conscientious Objector who spoke out in my unit. I was forced into the Kuwait Border where I was kept for four days "in the presence of the enemy" without the proper protective gear and uniform. Then, as if to help justify my treatment (or to cover it up), I was charged with "failure to do the utmost to engage the enemy", which holds a max sentence of life in prison. I plan to do all I can to support justice and peace, when I'm able to be released. As many letters supporting my parole, as can be sent, would be greatly appreciated! Parole Coordinator Please support Rep. Ron Dellums's '92 C.O. Bill.
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