206 Question for the military patriots out there. How on earth can you still “serve” when your votes were violated? When you know damn well the party that just gained power is in bed with China and will send your ass to a senseless war without thinking twice. How do you do it and why??? posted 92 days ago by tiredofwinning2020 92 days ago by tiredofwinning2020 +206 / -0 48 comments share 48 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (48) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 3 ▼ – marishiten 3 points 92 days ago +3 / -0 Because if they don't, they'll be AWOL and will face court martial. In times of war, AWOL is a death sentence that can be carried out then and there. You can, however, refuse an unlawful order. Like if the order is given to fire on Americans. You can lay your rifle down and refuse the order. permalink save report block reply ▲ 4 ▼ – tiredofwinning2020 [S] 4 points 92 days ago +4 / -0 Or if your order is to serve under a president that was not lawfully elected? permalink save report block reply ▲ 2 ▼ – DDee 2 points 92 days ago +2 / -0 Unfortunately, the law, made by legislators, interpreted by lawyers, enforced by sworn officers, and presided over by judges, has chosen to disagree with your statement. AND UCMJ is much harsher than the civilian equivalent. permalink parent save report block reply
Because if they don't, they'll be AWOL and will face court martial. In times of war, AWOL is a death sentence that can be carried out then and there.
You can, however, refuse an unlawful order. Like if the order is given to fire on Americans. You can lay your rifle down and refuse the order.
Or if your order is to serve under a president that was not lawfully elected?
Unfortunately, the law, made by legislators, interpreted by lawyers, enforced by sworn officers, and presided over by judges, has chosen to disagree with your statement. AND UCMJ is much harsher than the civilian equivalent.