To Be A Soldier Is To Be Morally Defective

Any person who kills another because ordered to do so by his or her government is morally defective.

Any person who accepts money (i.e., a salary) for killing another is morally defective.

Any person who is offered a job with the understanding that killing another is part of that job, and who accepts that job regardless, is morally defective.

Any person who knowingly assists others in the killing of fellow human beings is morally defective.

Soldiers are, by definition, morally defective.

If you are a soldier, and you believe that you are not morally defective, you must leave the military immediately.

A conscience is a terrible thing to waste.

Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch...

Morsi Wins Egypt's Presidential Election

This is an important first step towards a new, democratic Egypt. But no one should underestimate SCAF or the determination of the U.S. government to undermine any genuine democratic reform in the Arab world. The U.S.--despite all lip-service to the contrary--has been on the wrong side of history for the last several decades. Don't expect a sudden change of heart in the heartless counsels of our government.
 
Morsi wins Egypt's presidential election - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Don't Put Your Finger In The Scorpion's Hole...

if you don't wish to be stung (Sa'di). The Egyptian people have had a long love affair with their Armed Forces. They are beginning to discover, however, that there is no more trenchant enemy of democracy than a military. We shall see how this plays out.

 Rise up great people of Egypt! You have nothing to lose but your chains!

Anti-military crowds mass in Cairo's Tahrir - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

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