Nonetheless, he is one who would resist such orders and left so he wouldn’t have to. That leaves potentially others in charge who will simply bend a knee for the paycheck, ego or ideology.
I think the point is more that while you’re in the military, you’re likely restricted in what you can say publicly, even if it’s possible to resist illegal orders within the structure. The guys resigned and no longer beholden to that restriction, so he’s publicly urging others to take similar actions in resisting illegal orders.
Could be wrong, as I’m not that familiar with military requirements, but that’d be my guess.
Nonetheless, he is one who would resist such orders and left so he wouldn’t have to. That leaves potentially others in charge who will simply bend a knee for the paycheck, ego or ideology.
I think the point is more that while you’re in the military, you’re likely restricted in what you can say publicly, even if it’s possible to resist illegal orders within the structure. The guys resigned and no longer beholden to that restriction, so he’s publicly urging others to take similar actions in resisting illegal orders.
Could be wrong, as I’m not that familiar with military requirements, but that’d be my guess.
True, it seems that’s the route the US army is going.