As a former Navy officer, I was never placed in the moral dilemma to chose between conscience and life (professional or mortal). The Nuremberg trials raised the question when orders are manifestly immoral, when does one disobey? But here is the rub, to disobey is not without consequence. In my mind, responsibility rests with the officers. That is their oath to the Constitution, not a man. Moral choice is a leadership responsibility. In normal times, the military JAG (lawyers) would clarify the lawful from unlawful. I note with displeasure, one of Hegseth’s first acts was to dismiss the senior JAG officers.
The LA “riot”is brazenly a “wag the dog” moment. LA was free last week, it is free today. The greater moral dilemma is not with the officers. It is the GOP and their apologists. Will they make this modern Sophie’s choice between what is manifestly immoral or simply follow orders? The Nuremberg trials come to mind, and this comment, “evil is the lack of empathy.” That describes the substance of the LA area protest—humanity. True insurrection was 1/6, and its author is in the WH.
Who will be the next Sophie Scholl?
As a former Navy officer, I was never placed in the moral dilemma to chose between conscience and life (professional or mortal). The Nuremberg trials raised the question when orders are manifestly immoral, when does one disobey? But here is the rub, to disobey is not without consequence. In my mind, responsibility rests with the officers. That is their oath to the Constitution, not a man. Moral choice is a leadership responsibility. In normal times, the military JAG (lawyers) would clarify the lawful from unlawful. I note with displeasure, one of Hegseth’s first acts was to dismiss the senior JAG officers.
The LA “riot”is brazenly a “wag the dog” moment. LA was free last week, it is free today. The greater moral dilemma is not with the officers. It is the GOP and their apologists. Will they make this modern Sophie’s choice between what is manifestly immoral or simply follow orders? The Nuremberg trials come to mind, and this comment, “evil is the lack of empathy.” That describes the substance of the LA area protest—humanity. True insurrection was 1/6, and its author is in the WH.
How very excellent👏, wow Mary!!!!
I’d change one word ‘can’t ’ tell the difference in latter paragraph..to ‘WON’T’ ( tell the difference) .
They know, knew…and
You were warned….