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Interesting delima isn't it. As a member of the military, you agree to obey all orders given you be competent authority -- whether you agree with them or not.
So, even if you think an order is immoral, you must, in theory, follow it.
But wait. Haven't a number of people tried to use that defense during war crimes trials?
So, how far "up" does that go. To the Commander-in-Chief? The Joint Chiefs? Secretary of Defense?
Bottom line for me is that it isn't fair to hold most service members in contempt -- or even the company and field grade officers.
I have a little more trouble when you get to flag officers and above.
That's my opinion, but it's worth no more than yours.
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The above is the opinion of the poster which may or may not be based in known facts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Delta Tau Delta or Greek Chat -- but it might.
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