Because ISITD, I think a military that thinks about and questions why it is doing something is far more likely to be a motivated and successful fighting force. Why are our armed forces so successful – generally because they aren’t a bunch of mindless drones.
Fortunately I think the scenario that Beagle gave is unlikely to happen in the British Armed Forces – although judging by your first statement you’d be quite happy if it did.
I was quite happy about doing my bit in Afghanistan and Gulf II because it was my personal belief that the Taliban and Saddam & co were a bunch of f
s that needed sorting out. However, I respect someone else’s right to disagree with me. As do current regulations so I believe.