Exactly. Ali's stance cost him three years of his career and millions in earnings. Not to mention his opposition to Vietnam came a year before public sentiment had blossomed against the war. I know I piss off zhivodka every time I mention this but for thirty years (72-2003) "service" in the U.S. Armed Forces generally meant decent pay, free education, fantastic benefits, world travel, early retirement, and no fighting. Sort of like being a policeman in Scarsdale or Kenilworth. How would you feel if a cop said "drug laws are illegal on libertarian grounds so I refuse to bust this meth lab or crack house"? RM don't answer this question.
In your moated world, 6 years in prison is nothing... He does, however, face one count of "missing troop movement" and four counts of "conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman." If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison.
Were you around to know Major (at that time) James Rowe. He escaped from the VC POW camp in 68. Just curious because he was my CO when I was at the JFK SPEC WAR Center. I bet you know that place, don't you.
Very well said. The ex- Lt. had an obligation to his troopers, as well as the Army and country. He took the oath. And by the way, when the enemy is here , it's kinda late. No?
Didn't personally know Major Rowe. I was an NCO so officers were not typically part of my acquaintance. LOL. Well aware of JFK Warfare Center at Bragg. Although I have to tell you, I don't recall that we had any classes there (it's been 40 years). If we did, it wasn't many. I think that was more a place the officers went. Our training was more typically in the field. OldTrader
I was an NCO as well. Several years after you though. I was there with the 82nd in 1986 and moved to SOCOM in 88. I got out right after Desert Storm. Sure had some fun on Bragg Blvd though. Question: if you were scared to fight like this Watatada guy is would have signed up to be an Infantry Officer? The guy should have picked a non operational field. Then he would have had no problem with the war.