“And this isn’t a glib WTH kind of a ploy.”
You are the glib one, not me.
You never responded directly as to HOW my example was different than this misguided officer’s.
Unlike you, I actually served in the military during an unpopular war, when people were rioting in the streets of America. When people were conscripted.
Don’t lecture me about conscience, or legal proceedings, or patriotism.
People tell you folks things that don’t support your position, and you call them names.
I’ve been called many things, but “glib” is certainly a new one. lol.
I did tell you what was different.
It’s much more serious orders, impacting everybody in issues of life and death.
Lakin obeyed while he was trying for a year to get the military to ascertain the lawfulness of the orders. This wasn’t a snap decision instituted only when he got an order he didn’t like. He started his official inquiries long before he was given any orders he disobeyed.
And there is much evidence to suggest that there is a serious problem with the alleged CINC’s eligibility.
I have no desire to lecture you or anybody else about conscience, legal proceedings, or patriotism. I have no reason to question your patriotism, motives, or anything else. What I am saying is that Lakin’s case is far different than the scenario you presented.
I thank you and all those who have served honorably, and especially those of you who did so when the world tried to label you as less than noble for doing so. I think Lakin could relate very well to what you went through. I can only stand from afar and admire all of you who had the stamina and honor to slog your way through the crud thrown at you. And that includes both you AND Lakin.