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Puha Ekapi

(594 posts)
8. I am a U.S.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 07:59 PM
Jan 2013

Army veteran, and am still in contact with many people I served with, and some who are currently active duty, both enlisted and officers. The prevailing opinion among those I know at least, is that many if not most officers would disobey orders to fire upon American civilians, and the Federal Government would have to deal with large-scale mutiny. A soldier is bound by his oath to follow orders only so long as they are lawful, and any orders to enforce un-Constitutional laws or regulations would not be lawful orders.

Art of War is on an Air Force reading list gejohnston Jan 2013 #1
I think it changes the nature of the dictatorship. Glaug-Eldare Jan 2013 #2
And the wars in Afghanistan too...the Russians (Soviets back then) who were right next door bucky balls Jan 2013 #13
WOLVERINES!!!!1111 jpak Jan 2013 #3
You must be a HUGE ... holdencaufield Jan 2013 #29
As for the navy... raidert05 Jan 2013 #4
navy watches at sea jimmy the one Jan 2013 #6
I wish I could raidert05 Jan 2013 #9
Can anyone still get a TS clearance ... holdencaufield Jan 2013 #30
Yeah raidert05 Jan 2013 #31
Fundamentally... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #5
I don't think any particular poll response is correct. I'd say, 'Not Always' (nt) OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #7
I am a U.S. Puha Ekapi Jan 2013 #8
Exactly sylvi Jan 2013 #11
Never give up your right to defend yourself, family, and country. ileus Jan 2013 #10
Pardon the interjection... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #12
Well isn't it obvious that countries that SheilaT Jan 2013 #14
regarding... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #15
Let's see, Egypt. SheilaT Jan 2013 #17
Egypt, Libya... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #18
Other. rrneck Jan 2013 #16
I'm guessing it won't hurt your chances any... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #19
True that. nt rrneck Jan 2013 #20
That's one good reason... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #21
I wrap mine in tinfoil. rrneck Jan 2013 #22
If I wrap something in foil... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #23
One person with a hand phaser is insignificant One_Life_To_Give Jan 2013 #24
While allowing civilians to own firearms may help prevent a dictator from... spin Jan 2013 #25
Maybe somewhat effective, riqster Jan 2013 #26
ok but... chicoguy Jan 2013 #27
Indeed. riqster Jan 2013 #28
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