But you do so not at all out of respect. You do so because the alternative, possible courts martial or demotion, is not palatable. Having said that, I've also served under many fine officers and NCOs who I would have gladly followed to the gates of hell. Respect is earned, indeed. Both ways.
I quoted Tony Kern (Major USAF) in an earlier post. His words on these USAF officers who followed one renegade officer to their deaths is a lesson to us all!
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