Those who serve in the
military are in a difficult position. The oath taken by
enlistees states, "I, do
solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of
the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear
true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the
President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me,
according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me
God." The internal conflict between supporting and defending the Constitution
and obeying orders is at the heart of the dilemma of honor and duty. Those who
accept that the Presidential chain of command is by nature constitutional; lack
a proper understanding of history and professes an even greater ignorance of
current affairs.
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