Soldier who wouldn't deploy faces court
AP - Thu Aug 17, 5:39 AM ET
SEATTLE - An Army officer who refused to serve in Iraq because he believes the war is illegal was steadfast in his resolve ahead of a military court hearing, saying the decision was "my obligation to this country."
2006-08-20 00:46:47 · 9 answers · asked by MaSTeR 3 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
That soldier has every right to believe that what he does is what he should do. Especially when he is not afraid to face the consequences. Would he have run from the consequences it would have been another story. At the same time this type of precedence will occur more and more and it would be a good idea to ask ahead of soldiers if they will serve the army no matter what, or if there are limits on what they are willing to do for their country in conformity with their own conscious.
I think if the latter will be applied the motivation and morale of the troops can only gain. Obvious as it may seem the rules and regulations sometimes prevent this.
2006-08-20 00:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by groovusy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This argument being used about the war being illegal is complete B.S. Has the U.S. been involved in illegal wars before, absolutely. However, the action in Iraq was approved by Congress and is therefore legal by our laws. If you want to say, I object to the war based on moral principals, fine. I can back that. However, I can not back the missuse of laws because it seems to be the "hot" phrase at the time. When you sign up for the military you do NOT get to decid when and where you will be deployed. This officer needs to re-read what he agreed to and then maybe he will understand the difference between moralitly and legality.
2006-08-20 00:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by jscalice292 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am confused by your question. Can a person go against the social/political mainstream? Yes. In America, so far, this is possible. Apparently this guy is a kind of "conscientious objector." Of course, since he is in the Army, he is bound by their rules, so there are consequences. They may throw him our, court martial him, or send him to some obscure corner of Antarctica for the rest of his stint in the army. Hi former buddies may avoid him or frag him (throw a grenade in the latrine while he is going potty).
Can a person do what is wrong, really wrong, like killing? Yes, anywhere. All over the world people commit illegal, immoral, and unethical things, daily.
2006-08-20 00:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jack P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and you should. But folks who do the right (or the wrong) things should be prepared to accept the consequences for their actions.
All decisions have consequences. The option is to choose the consequence and disregard your feelings of right and wrong.
2006-08-20 00:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
America's greatness is built on people of principals, who are steadfast in doing what is moral and just.
2006-08-20 00:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have done the wrong things all my life
2006-08-20 16:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, like me answering your question.
2006-08-20 00:50:32 · answer #7 · answered by Muffin 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tuff answer..Alan Alda from MASH....tried to sum it up !
2006-08-20 00:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In military , you have to Oby the rules and orders
it is not your boy or girl friend ,to say yes or no
it is do it silent...........................................
2006-08-20 00:56:12 · answer #9 · answered by The rocket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋