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> Is there actually a power imbalance between a general and a private though? There is absolutely a difference in scope of responsibility, but a general, BY THE
by tekknik 4y ago
> Is there actually a power imbalance between a general and a private though? There is absolutely a difference in scope of responsibility, but a general, BY THEMSELVES, does not have some special ability to compel that the private does not.
The general is authorized to take the privates life if he does not comply. That’s your special ability to compel.
- jakelazaroff 4y ago> The general is authorized to take the privates life if he does not comply. That’s your special ability to compel. I've never been in the military but uhhhhh I'm pretty sure that's not true.
- tekknik 4y agoAnd I have, and yes it’s completely possible during a time of war. In all other cases you have at least 2 years in jail. Followed by an inability to get a decent job following a discharge under less than honorable conditions. That’s your second ability to compel. Either way your life is over.