He violated the oath that he took when he was commissioned. That makes like a low life dirtbag, worthy of nothing but contempt. You choose your heroes poorly.
“I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that “I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic,” that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God.”
The above is the oath of commissioning given to US Army officers upon appointment. Note the phrase “I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic,”
The officers oath does NOT contain the phrase “I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me,” which is part of the oath given to enlisted personnel.
I believe that the reason for this is precisely that reason that pricked at LTC Lakin’s conscience. That is the recognition of a unique obligation to defend the constitution that is incumbent upon officers.