I have said General Dempsey and other Senior US Military Commanders have no backbone.
If this doesn't define the problem then what does?
The Military Leadership has a Moral obligation to refuse orders they know to be "Wrong".
They must stand up....and refuse....meaning by Resigning or being Fired....but stand up they should. I see it as a Duty....and a decision based upon their "Honor".
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