Will our military leaders attack North Korea if Trump gives the order?

[shockey80]

Could they refuse on the grounds of it being not only being illegal, but insane? Could they resign so they would not have to give that order? I know these are crazy questions but we are in a crazy situation. Trump is crazy.

[Turbineguy]

1. There was an Admiral

who said he would. Of course if he said, "I'd tell them to get stuffed!", he'd have been replaced already. I suspect there's a cut-out in place. But they can't advertise that.

[C_U_L8R]

2. Its their job.

Just like it’s our job to elect capable leaders.

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

3. Yes.

The military will follow the President's orders. This shouldn't even be a question. Civilian control of the military is absolute and should be absolute. We do not want to live in a country where the military does its own thing whenever they disagree with the the President or other civilian leadership, even if it seems like a good idea now.

[bagelsforbreakfast]

4. Wasn't absolute fealty to orders litigated a Nuremberg? Just sayin' n/m

[David__77]

6. That is an important point!

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[PearliePoo2]

5. I think there's psychological work-ups done on people in that position to assure they follow orders.

I also heard, but can't confirm, that they all carry service revolvers. If someone refuses to turn the key, they can be shot. Is this true or not?