We view with alarm the expansion and increasing severity of state and federal measures to penalize non-registrants who are religious conscientious objectors. We emphasize the responsibility of governments to uphold the free exercise of religion guaranteed by the United States Constitution, and the human right of conscientious objection recognized as derived from freedom of religion and conscience by the United Nations.

We affirm our loving support of those who are faithful to our peace testimony in the face of these challenges.

(Explanation: This was occasioned by pending legislation which would automatically register drivers-license applicants of draft age with the Selective Service System.)