If your employer asked you to do something you thought was immoral, you would have the right to quit your job in protest.
Should soldiers have that same right?
2006-11-16 02:32:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No. The military wouldn't last to long, and therefore the country, if military could, "...opt on moral grounds".
Military members are required to not obey an illegal order and that is part of their oath - 'to obey all lawful orders' - so they already have a "moral" option.
2006-11-16 02:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called conscientus objection and only occurs in conscription. Voluntary service in the armed fources (Or TA in Britain, beware of this as they do not advertise that you could be called up into service at any time if you accept their training even if you aren't a full soldier) doesn't allow this except dishonourable discharge.
When you sign up for the Armed Forces you agree to carry out the decisions made by your government by force. And you agree that you will not argue with the decisions your government make. If you believe your country is fighting an immoral war you must either find another reason to carry on your service (now that war has been declared the enemy presents a threat to the people you love is one) or you must quit.
2006-11-16 02:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by jleslie4585 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not with immunity. i have self assurance a soldier is allowed to refuse to obey an unlawful order if, for example, to obey the order places the individuals of his command, or his base or deliver in unnecessary threat. there's a protocol for doing only that. yet he surely had better be proper. If he's incorrect, he will be in deep stuff. even as a soldier takes his oath, he can provide to obey the orders given him through those appointed above him. If he would not want to attempt this, he has, at modern-day, the alternative now to not affix. He can refuse for any reason he needs, yet he will be difficulty to court docket martial.
2016-11-24 22:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No soldiers can't have the same right. Is a National service to guide or duty for the country.Its compulsory
2006-11-16 02:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-16 02:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ouzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Once you sign up you know he potential consequences. Your **** is theirs for that time.
2006-11-16 02:35:36 · answer #6 · answered by huvgj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋