I'm curious to see how much coverage the story of Army Staff Sgt. Camilo Mejia will get in the mainstream press. Only a quick mention is made of the fact that several hundred soldiers have not reported as ordered after returning from Iraq. I know that missing movement/deployment can be a serious issue, having done so by accident once while in the service. I ended up being restricted for thirty days to the ship and forfeiting some salary. Mejia, of course, meant to stay away (even for a short period) so this is another situation all together.

I'm also curious to see if John Kerry, a man who surely knew more than a few conscientious objectors in his anti-war days, will have anything to say if confronted by reporters.