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6. Am I right in thinking that a soldier is not required to obey an illegal order?

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 06:37 PM

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Saying what a lot of others are thinking. paleotn Oct 27 #4

Brave! nt Exp Oct 27 #2

We need bdamomma Oct 28 #19

Actual Patriotism!!!!! BurnDoubt Oct 27 #3

Kick (the living shit out of the conman) BaronChocula Oct 27 #5

Duty to disobey: cbabe Oct 27 #9

It can be a tough row to hoe, but you are correct...nt Wounded Bear Oct 27 #10

One better make sure that the order is indeed illegal Kaleva Oct 28 #17

If an order is illegal, soldiers are required to disobey it. wnylib Oct 28 #26

I wish they hadn't provided their names or at least used an alias. Buddyzbuddy Oct 27 #7

That would be hiding...this action is called bravery... MiHale Oct 28 #15

I understand your point... MiHale Oct 28 #21

They are BeerBarrelPolka Oct 28 #16

Hopefully their courage will be contagious within the Guard. Timeflyer Oct 27 #8

In case anyone wan't Raw Story's source for this, soldierant Oct 27 #11

Thank You, Sirs! Brave. Hopefullly you'll Inspire More NGs all over! electric_blue68 Oct 27 #12

How interesting (your work)! Salient point ... electric_blue68 Oct 27 #14

let's hope that type of patriotism is contagious nt Javaman Oct 28 #18

ALL elected Dems HAVE to issue that at least ONE statement EACH day: Justice matters. Oct 28 #23

There are way more than that. mercuryblues Oct 28 #24

True Patriots Faux pas Oct 28 #25