Why or why not? And for you wise guys out there, I don't want to hear about your "Athletic Supporter."
2007-02-05 11:33:20 · 8 answers · asked by Kooties 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No I am not. The case is causing some parents to think what if their son or daughter's commanding officer did the same thing then their child would be alive. The truth of the matter is that whether that commander goes or not the troops go. He is not serving a higher cause. Many people have objected to the war and not gone, but it is only when an Army officer refuses to go for political reasons do people stop and listen. When you sign up for the Armed services, you have to know that you will "defend the country against terrorists both foreign and domestic." You cannot just say "I am not going." or "My wife and children need me more." The Armed services is a job where it is a reality that you will some time in your career go to war.
2007-02-06 05:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by sunnycorre 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Regardless whether or not we agree with Iraq, I believe it is important for soldiers to refuse orders they feel are illegal. If we attempt to come down on Lt. Watada for doing so then we are fostering an army similar to what the Nazis had with all the soldiers committing horrific acts and later defending themselves with the famous saying: " I was just following orders!"
We need to allow soldiers to stand up against was is illegal or highly immoral.
I, of course, understand that we can not have an army that decides for themselves what wars they want to fight, however In this case Lt. Watada is correct and we should all applaud his professionalism in reminding all of us that we are a country of morals and values that will avoid the pitfalls that other countries fell into such as North Korea, Nazi Germany, and Italy under Mussolini.
We need to take a step back and see what the real issue is and not attack someone that we on the surface we believe has different opinions then us.
2007-02-05 20:00:34 · answer #2 · answered by David E 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
HaHaHa....Yea, SEAN PENN showed up here today too...in "support" of that whiner. What he's NOT realizing is, his time in the military prison is going to be sooooooo much WORSE than going to Iraq. Oh I'm sure he'll have a book deal, or Sean Penn will want the movie rights but, "WAH WAH WATADA" will NEVER have respect or honor again !!!
2007-02-05 20:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by #1 "Abuela" 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. He went and signed up and he should've lived up to his obligations. I have to say though that it's better for his men that he showed his true colors here rather than on the battlefield. Personally I think he just got scared and even he doesn't believe the bs that he's saying now. I hope he goes to jail.
2007-02-05 19:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hail no. Watada volunteered on his own accord. He Missed his troop movement and choose to down talk the US Military off Post (Conduct unbecoming an Officer). What ever he gets--he deserves.
2007-02-05 19:39:02 · answer #5 · answered by aiminhigh24u2 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he had been a draftee I would agree with him but he signed up for duty so he has to go to Iraq or to jail. You can't decide which wars you want to fight or not once you join the military.
2007-02-05 19:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, he knew what he was signing up for when he signed the contract- to welch on that commitment is just plain weak
2007-02-05 19:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by island3girl 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, he doesn't want to fight this unjust war.
2007-02-05 19:59:33 · answer #8 · answered by InTROLLigent 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋