Again, in this instance it was the USA (under Clinton)that decided to place the US Military under an international command. I think we both agree that this was a mistake, and personally I hope this never happens again.
However, when the US Military issues a command to it's troops; the individual (General down to the Pfc) does NOT have the right to say 'nope'. The Commander in Chief (ie. Clinton) authorized this, and the military follows orders as given. They do not get to pick and choose which orders they may like; which scirmishes they will participate in, what color uniform best matches their eyes, or how long their hair should be. If the military says your uniform will consist of 'x'; you wear it, or pay the consequences. This is as it should be.
Agreed. Orders are followed. Clinton set a dangerous precedent.
"If the military says your uniform will consist of 'x'; you wear it, or pay the consequences. This is as it should be."
You're talking apples and oranges.
Style and color of uniform as opposed to THE UNIFORM OF ANOTHER ENTITY---THE UN.
"YOUR" uniform, as a soldier of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is changable and is what you're told it is.
In this case the armband and blue beret DO NOT represent the nation to which the soldier has taken an oath.
New is correct. Let him sleep the sleep of the just.