When Duty And Conscience Clash
In my view, the case cuts to the heart of what kind of institution we want today’s military to be. Every American soldier, from the time he or she laces up that first pair of boots, is taught that discipline is the essence of military effectiveness. But our warriors are also drilled to disregard illegal orders. During the Korean War, my company skipper ordered me to kill four Chinese prisoners our platoon had taken on a patrol near Kumhwa....