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I’m confused, because “I was just taking orders” from the state can get you killed.

• mirimir 8y ago
  I'm not sure what you're getting at. If you're a soldier, sure it can get you killed, in battle. And if you're a soldier, and your side loses, you may be tried for war crimes. Even if your side wins, you may be tried for war crimes if you follow illegal orders. In modern military, you're trained to refuse illegal orders. But that's an iffy thing, especially in the heat of battle.
  • hndamien 8y ago
    My point is that I believe those in the Nuremberg trials were following legal orders at the time, but their side lost. And yes, it's an iffy thing to disobey when it may be the morally correct thing to do.