NavyC5 is spot on.
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Originally Posted by bill_daniels
I'd have to argue that forcibly disarming our troops when we are "at war" with terror is an illegal order, and thus should not be followed. Failing that, if there is a court martial, I only have two words....jury nullification.
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Ummmmm yea, that's not quite how it works. It's a rule that you (and I) don't like. That doesn't make it illegal and it doesn't mean you just say f**k it and do what you want instead.
LCDR made a choice. He will face the consequences of that choice. He knew the rules, as does anybody who serves. He willfully broke them.
I highly suspect he will hold his head high throughout the disciplinary process to come.
I don't agree with this rule at all, never did. I hope this highlights it and takes us closer to changing it.