It’s Called Cowardice

The media is going to be all over this like flies in the back of the barn. Here’s an Army officer standing up for what he believes in and refusing to support the “illegal and immoral” war. Why it’s just another example of the recognition throughout all levels of the military that the policy of the nation is flawed….yadayadayada.

The Kid's a Coward!

This protestation is a load of crap. This is simply self-serving cowardice. This young man is a commissioned officer. He chose to pursue that path knowing full well that the function of the U.S. military is to faithfully execute the lawful orders of those placed above them. He went to college and then accepted his commission. He trained and prepared himself for war. He was placed in a position of responsibility with subordinates depending upon him for leadership and superiors depending upon him to fulfill his obligations. That’s the way the system works.

But let’s put this in chronological order. He’s a Lieutenant. That means he’s been on active duty for less than four years. That means he took his commission after 9/11. That means he knew we were in Afghanistan. That means Iraq is no surprise. That means he’s been aware of his obligations and the percentages for quite a while. But, it’s only come to the forefront that his conscience bothers him upon receipt of movement orders to the big Sand Box.

That’s called cowardice. You won’t find that term in the papers or in the press in the coming days. This lout is going to be lionized for his “courage” and standing by his convictions. The fact of the matter is that he was more than happy to wear the uniform, accept the salutes and cash the paychecks for the last couple of years but now that he’s got to walk the real walk, he’d decided that the war isn’t nice.

It makes me gag.