March 27, 2012

Forgiveness

    A soldier obeying their commanders order's to shoot an unarmed mother and child should not be forgiven. They should not be forgiven because "the order is unlawful" and everyone knows that you're not supposed to shoot any unarmed person no matter what the circumstance. As The Army Values states, "Integrity: Do what’s right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles. It requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so does the trust others place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself." This is why I believe that the solider should not be forgiven for shooting an unarmed mother and child by his commanders orders. Both of these people have broken their important values as a military personnel.

Sources:
  1. Sgt. David Darnell (My Dad)
  2. http://www.army.mil/values/index.html