2007-12-21 13:51:16 · 12 answers · asked by Lord of all Earth 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Probably- they may kill you otherwise. Doug4- some states say you need obey only 'lawful'( Georgia was law school example) orders, others like Illinois on police order say you shall obey 'even if unlawfull'- the next sentence says you can not be prosecuted for obeying unlawful police order, police agency is responsible for any damages, criminal charges.
2007-12-21 14:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the country. In the USA it is illegal for a person to break the law even if he's following orders - which could also be breaking the law, so damned if you do, damned if you don't. In general, I'd say no. Maybe add some details for better answers.
2007-12-21 13:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by doug4jets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the nature of your job and if you are free to refuse something you don't agree with . and if you are getting any benefits from carrying on the mission .
I red about cases of German prison keepers who were guarding the concentration camps built for the Jews during WW II . some of them were caught later and put to trial 30 or 40 years later eventhough they were taking orders . Kort Waldheim who was secretary of UN was found to be the same when he became president of Austria . he wasn't jailed or sent to trial but he was isolated the rest of his life . taking orders is not a good excuse .
2007-12-21 14:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you're in the military or CIA or some organization that does this sort of thing. otherwise it's illegal no matter who told you to do it. we are talking about killing people, right? I mean taking the life of a wasp is another matter.
2007-12-21 14:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by wendy.bryan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you joined the Army and signed their contract, then yes.
If you end up not wanting to...fine...just do the time in Levenworth.
Do you really think anyone in the Armed Forces signed up without really understanding why they covered guns in Basic Training?
2007-12-21 13:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Stan W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move out of the country
2007-12-21 13:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by ariana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the circumstances. if you are a part of your governments military then yes because they control you and there could be severe punishments for refusing. it also depends on who they are telling you to kill. if it is someone doing major devestation to the world then definately. if its an innocent person then no i dont think you should.
2007-12-21 13:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by Danielle P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you live in the U.S. . And you are in the Military and ordered to do so by your commanding officers. then yes.
2007-12-21 13:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you in the CIA?.military? Delta force?.......a school teacher?
big difference?
2007-12-21 13:55:15 · answer #9 · answered by richard t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think for yourself. You have to live with your conscience.
2007-12-21 13:54:09 · answer #10 · answered by Give Pee a Chance 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋