The Vietnam war has already caused enough heartache and divisiveness. We should not compound the problem by prohibiting families from seeing their son. especially when his offense may be based on moral principle or some other compelling reason. To correct this situation. the bill provides that any draft evader or military deserter living abroad shall be given a 30day nonimmigrant visa each year. The bill provides further that anyone holding such a visa will be immune from arrest. prosecution or punishment for draft evasion or military desertion. Finally. the bill does away with all deadlines for making a clemency application. Draft evasion and military desertion during the Vietnam war often involved agonizing choices by men who ultimately felt a greater obligation to their families or their conscience than to the laws and regulations governing military service.