Posted: 3/2/2012 7:57:34 PM EDT
It's your decision....
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Note: the oath is to the constitution, not the people. The actions in the video are directly countrary to the constitution and would not be legal orders. That said, lots of extra-constitutional actions take place every day. The scenario outlined is not likely, but definitely possible given the right circumstances. Vigilence.
Enlisted oath "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." Officers oath "I, _____ , having been appointed an officer in the _____ 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; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God." |
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Note: the oath is to the constitution, not the people. The actions in the video are directly countrary to the constitution and would not be legal orders. That said, lots of extra-constitutional actions take place every day. The scenario outlined is not likely, but definitely possible given the right circumstances. Vigilence. Enlisted oath "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." Officers oath "I, _____ , having been appointed an officer in the _____ 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; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God." Uphold your Oath. |