2006-07-17 10:07:03 · 14 answers · asked by thickcfp 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The ethics of any war are debatable....But in war you must follow orders and most solders are not told of the generals plans...would they continue to fight if they knew,yes some would I think.....but I don't know.
2006-07-31 04:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes decoy forces have always been used. Just because your a decoy don't mean your not doing any good or are just going to get killed.
In the original Gulf war, some Marines and Naval forces were used as a decoy to make the Iraqi's think the invasion was coming from sea into Kuwait.
During D-day the Navy and Air force bombed the Pas De Calias to make the Germans think the invasion was coming there.
2006-07-17 10:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by NOVA50 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's the ethical problem about using decoys? It's just a military tactic like any other.
2006-07-31 02:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are suppose to end one of the most effective war tactics, because it hurts kids little bitty feelings. Not likely & yes it is ethical all soldiers are trained how to be decoys.
2006-07-17 10:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like it or not, soldiers are expendable assets. They are trained not to think for themselves, and are used any way the military band-wagon wants to use them. It's a shame they are not told this when they sign up. Ethical or not, wars are built on the stupidity of soldiers following even stupider orders, made by selfish men who risk nothing but a vote.
2006-07-17 10:21:39 · answer #5 · answered by canguroargentino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ablolutely its part of the life of a soldier and they know it. They signed up for battle and are ready to fight no matter what and make better citizens than some whiny little whimps, sitting behind a computer who are afraid of getting a little cut and don't have the guts to defend their own country!!!
Its a proven war strategy
2006-07-17 10:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by are u crazy?...cuz i am not! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.learner.org and review their videos on "Ethics in America" where they covered this subject and others. They are presented in 1 hour videos that are FREE and don't spam you for the service. I passed through 12 weeks of Psychology in 2 weeks because of their videos.
2006-07-17 10:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Hyena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is ethical. Armies have been using diversion tactics for thousands of years because they work
2006-07-17 10:13:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope...decoy is part and parcel of any battle. As an ancient Chinese saying "In war, there is always deceits."
2006-07-17 10:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by bb_biker2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idea is to keep the largest number of your people alive.
As such you may have to sacrifice a few to protect the many.
2006-07-17 10:38:50 · answer #10 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋