Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: kabar

I am sorry you cannot understand the difference between an oath to a person and an oath to the Constitution. I can and do understand - and your condescension belies your ignorance.

Have a good day.


113 posted on 03/16/2009 8:53:05 AM PDT by MortMan (Power without responsibility-the prerogative of the harlot throughout the ages. - Rudyard Kipling)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 111 | View Replies ]


To: MortMan
I am sorry you cannot understand the difference between an oath to a person and an oath to the Constitution. I can and do understand - and your condescension belies your ignorance.

Of course that is not the issue. Our Constitution provides a means to get rid of a President who violates the Constititution. It is called impeachment and it is carried out by the legislative branch that represents the people. I do not want the military acting as the guardians of our Constitution by seizing power or countermanding orders.

I have taken that oath twice. It is a personal one and I do not have the right to impose my views on my subordinates. I will not follow any order blindly. I will resign before carrying out any unlawful or immoral order, but it remains a personal decision.

You seem to place more reliance on the judgment of the military than you do the people and their elected representatives. Your ignorance is only exceeded by your arrogance. God help us from "citizens" like you who do not understand our Constitution and the foundation of our government.

117 posted on 03/16/2009 9:08:21 AM PDT by kabar
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 113 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson