In this instance I agree. Failing that though, what option does the military leader have? If he truly thinks the action is outside the law, both nationally and perhaps a war crime type action, then all he can do is resign.
The CIC should never put the military leaders in this position.
The president should have authority to respond to attacks or imminent threats, but this sort of things should be handled by Congress. There’s no justification for Obama taking action here.
If he tries it without Congressional approval, I still advocate resignations rather than a refusal to take action in place.
Perhaps you reject the idea military leaders should refuse if Congress doesn’t approve first.
“If he truly thinks the action is outside the law, both nationally and perhaps a war crime type action, then all he can do is resign.”
Again, I disagree. His job, first and foremost, is to serve and protect the American people. He is serving them by forcing Obama to seek congressional approval.
It’s the same Oath that Obama swore, but like any oath, he doesn’t abide by it.
“Perhaps you reject the idea military leaders should refuse if Congress doesn’t approve first.”
We haven’t had a dictator here in America before - someone who has attempted unilateral military action.
If Obama forces the resignation - then it is time to draw up impeachment proceedings.
and lest we forget, the military has a duty to disobey an illegal order