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03-10-2004, 08:26 PM | #46 |
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Were I still in the military and ordered to invade Iraq, I would know it was an unconstitutional order and would refuse even if it meant facing a court marshal or time in jail. I would know I did the right thing and upheld my oath.
Let's not forget the Nazis said they were "only following orders" too and they had a much stronger history and culture for following orders blindly than do Americans. Saying you were just "following orders" is an attempt to avoid taking responsibility for your own actions. And in the end, regardless of what you're told to do or what orders you have, you alone decide whether or not to do it and therefore you are responsible for your actions. Let's say you're in the marines and ordered to mow down a bunch of school kids by an insane superior officer. Would you do it? I certainly wouldn't. I would know that order was unlawful and refuse to comply just as I would have refused the unlawful order to invade Iraq.
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03-10-2004, 08:28 PM | #47 |
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You are right, and with this I agree.
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