Posted on Jan 7, 2020
Would the president telling the military to attack “cultural sites” be a lawful order?
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Posted 6 y ago
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Short answer, it is not a lawful order. The military already put out a statement saying we would not target cultural sites.
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LTC Jason Mackay
Yeah, people don't realize what happens in targeting, real Joint targeting boards, centers and cells. Operational law lawyers are working side by side the ops, fires and Intel people building target and effects lists. POTUS would not be presented are target list with any illegal targets....unless the enemy converts such a place to military use. Even then between PAO and Op Law and even the fires guys, they would likely recommend against that target unless it was really a military necessity
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No. I say this remembering what happened to a crew who accidently dropped bombs on the beacon that was located in a temple during Vietnam War.
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I see a lot of answers here following the idea that because "they" do it, it is alright for us to do it. I think that was Lt. Calley's opinion.
We are NOT them. We are the United States of America! Either we represent something good, a better way, or we stop being who we are. We have, and should continue to, set the example.
Put the white hat back on. Lead by example. Return to being that bright shinning city on the hill!
We are NOT them. We are the United States of America! Either we represent something good, a better way, or we stop being who we are. We have, and should continue to, set the example.
Put the white hat back on. Lead by example. Return to being that bright shinning city on the hill!
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