[quote=@DegenerateThree]
I wouldn't know how it is in other armies, but I do know that I am legally obliged to refuse, or failing that, outright disobey any orders that are unlawful or would result in an unlawful act. Following orders is good and all, but that doesn't mean that you can start switching off your brain. If my sergeant, lieutenant, or even lieutenant colonel came up to me and asked my straight to shoot someone, I'd ask them for a reason first.
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I get what you mean, and I'm not saying it's okay, but what about a situation where if you don't do the terrible thing, something even worse will happen? it's just that, sometimes you have to make a difficult choice and people don't seem to respect that. Sure, some things could've been avoided by simply not doing the terrible thing, but sometimes there's just no other option.

This has been pissing me off lately that people don't seem to accept that.