I do want to be clear though that I did not make this decision to benefit any movement or serve anyone's agenda. I made this decision for myself, based on an intense personal conviction that what I am doing is not only right, but the only decision possible for me as a person and a veteran.

I swore an oath that basically boils down to, if by my sacrifice my nation will be protected from decay, I offer myself proudly and willingly. I'd like to think it is American to find creative ways to support dissent against injustice.