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no_hypocrisy

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2. I can imagine a dilemma if unlawful orders are given, and

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 07:56 AM

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service members have a strong basis not to obey them --- and they're threatened with court martial if they DON'T obey the unlawful orders.

Remember that the military is based on uniformity. You might have a few individuals have the courage and integrity to refuse to follow unlawful orders, but they won't necessarily find followers amongst their ranks.

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