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Re: OT:POW Mistreatment (was:Most un-informed preside nt in History?)
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Adam Dorritie <[log in to unmask]>
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Adam Dorritie <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 6 May 2004 10:54:49 -0400
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For the same reason that the Nazi's were denied the defense "I was only
following orders" at the trials in Nuremberg.

Servicefolk have a moral obligation to refuse to obey unlawful orders,
regardless of their source.  To suggest that they didn't know better
demeans those many who serve (and have served) with honor.

Scott Gates <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

<snip>
>Second, if the acts WERE authorized by military intelligence, WHY are the
>MP's bearing the consequences?

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