Begging the Question Logical Fallacy
The question is did Lakin refuse to disobey the lawful orders of three superior officers. Why he did it isn't important.
Why he did it is because he thinks the orders might be illegal. To disallow the "why" argument is to disallow his defense, questioning the legality of the orders.
Also, to disallow the "why" is a result of Begging the Question, assuming the orders are legal.
No, pointing out reality.
Why he did it is because he thinks the orders might be illegal. To disallow the "why" argument is to disallow his defense, questioning the legality of the orders.
OK, so he was free to produce any evidence supporting his claim that the orders of Colonel Robert, Colonel McHugh, and Lieutenant Colonel Judd were illegal. But Obama is irrelevant to that.
Also, to disallow the "why" is a result of Begging the Question, assuming the orders are legal.
Why would the orders of these three superior officers not be?