There is a war going on, one that the U.S. is involved in. You are 18 years old and about to enlist in the military. You are looking forward to enlisting; you feel it is your duty as an American to fight for your country and for our freedom. You are proud to be able to serve your country in such a time of crisis.
However, things are not all cheery. Your significant other, the person you're crazy in love with, does not share your feelings of patriotism. She/He would rather you stay out of the war, register as a Conscientious Objector (CO), and not enlist in the military. Up until now, the two of you have gotten along so well, seeing eye-to-eye on everything, but this issue of your enlisting has divided the two of you.
Prompt:
Write about how you feel towards your significant other when she/he begs you not to enlist and to instead register as a CO. What do you think this disagreement will mean for the two of you? Is there a way to compromise? Does this make you feel differently towards her/him?
