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[–] ynthrepic@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you were in the military would you follow orders that are unconstitutional? Which is to say, an order that requires you to suppress the American people?

I would hope service people would see what is happening and say no. But that's a hope more than anything.

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

UCMJ obliges members of the armed forces to not obey unlawful orders. Problem is they don't teach law when you're in, and some of this shit can get awfully complicated, and that's excepting the mountains of propaganda.

That's being said, we are fortunately not yet seeing the military of the US being used to suppress American citizens. But maybe tomorrow!

[–] 60d@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Phew, there's still time! Tomorrow's Sunday though and I usually go shopping. Maybe next week?