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Old 03-17-2004, 09:58 AM   #12
Radar
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A soldier DOES have the right to refuse a direct order if that order is unlawful. And given that the Constitution is the highest law of the land (higher than the UCMJ) they are not required to follow an unconstitutional order.
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