Yes, he is doing what he believes. And if Obama rejects his message, then McCrystal is faced with a difficult decision, i.e., salute and say “Yes sir,” or hand in his resignation because he does want to be part of a defeat and the needless sacrifice of brave men and women’s lives. In many ways this is going to be just a much a test for McCrystal as it is for Obama. I would hope that Petraeus would react similarly.
On this I absolutely agree. Thank you for this exchange.