I have the greatest respect for those brave men and women serving in our military services. While I despise the current war in Iraq as the personal "Game" of a depraved and power hungry president designed to steal Iraq's oil, I do not fault nor think the less of those serving in uniform.

It is a shame so many must die because of the president who would be king and his wealthy oil baron buddies, Cheney in particular.

There is only one thing that would and should bring disgrace upon anyone in uniform, allowing yourselves to be used as pawns by following any illegal orders.  It is your duty to refuse to obey an illegal order and to report the superior officer(s) who try to have you dirty your hands while disgracing this once great country.

If you are in the military you know it is illegal by both US and International law to torture. There is no exception in the law and you can and should be prosecuted as a criminal if you allow yourself to become involved. The defense of "...following orders..." did not keep Hitler's henchmen off of the gallows and it cannot and should protect you either.  It is a disgrace to your uniform.

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