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7. But they cannot legitimately follow an illegal order

Sat Jan 28, 2017, 06:10 PM

Jan 2017

Their oath is to the constitution, not the president.

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I have questions about our military and this mess. [View all] Doreen Jan 2017 OP

the military serves the commander in chief..anything less is treason beachbum bob Jan 2017 #1

But they cannot legitimately follow an illegal order BainsBane Jan 2017 #7

Good luck with that notion... jmg257 Jan 2017 #2

Career oriented tazkcmo Jan 2017 #3

AH - good point! Thanks for pointing that out! jmg257 Jan 2017 #4

Yes tazkcmo Jan 2017 #5

I totally believe your numbers Victor_c3 Jan 2017 #10

That makes perfect sense. And agreed. Cheers! jmg257 Jan 2017 #12

They are sworn to follow any lawful order. Ready4Change Jan 2017 #6

To a large extent, yes. Ready4Change Jan 2017 #13

Nope. Not a lie. Ready4Change Jan 2017 #15

There is no reason for the military to be involved Takket Jan 2017 #8

City police enforce the laws of the city and state. ManiacJoe Jan 2017 #11