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"Rules of Disengagement is an important contribution to understanding what men and women in the military are enduring - and a useful volume to help them assert their rights." --Book Review by By Elaine Elinson, The Daily Journal Jul. 23, 2009,
"Whether you're considering joining the military, know someone who is or has, or are deeply concerned with the moral and ethical issues of making and conducting war, this book is for you." --Book Review, Veterans for Peace, Will Shapira, Oct. 8, 2009
"Whether you're considering joining the military, know someone who is or has, or are deeply concerned with the moral and ethical issues of making and conducting war, this book is for you." --Book Review, Veterans for Peace, Will Shapira, Oct. 8, 2009
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Rules of Disengagement examines the reasons men and women in the military have disobeyed orders and resisted the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It takes readers into the courtroom where sailors, soldiers, and Marines have argued that these wars are illegal under international law and unconstitutional under U.S. law. Through the voices of active duty service members and veterans, it explores the growing conviction among our troops that the war is wrong. It then examines what they have doneand what readers can doto resist and end the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
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Retired Officer,
This review is from: Rules of Disengagement: The Politics and Honor of Military Dissent (Paperback)
As a retired officer (26yrs USMC) and an attorney, I found this book an invaluable reference source. I would recommend that professional military schools (especially for junior officers & SNCOs) include it in their curriculum for study and to lead discussions. I applaud the authors' effort. Our military can only get stronger by full open disclosure of its difficult personnel issues.
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This review is from: Rules of Disengagement: The Politics and Honor of Military Dissent (Paperback)
Rules of Disengagement should be required reading for anyone with a modicum of empathy for the wellbeing of our troops and for the thousands of American families who struggle daily with the burden of debilitating injury and irreparable loss inflicted by the carnage of war. From boot camp to battlefield and (sometimes) back, authors Marjorie Cohn and Kathleen Gilberd document the physical, emotional and dehumanizing brutality of the industrial war machine, and empower our servicemen and women with the knowledge they need to exercise their constitutional right to dissent.
The long shadow of questionable legality that hangs over the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan renders this work particularly urgent and timely. Drawing on the lessons of Vietnam, the precepts of international law and the extensive record of American jurisprudence on the issue, this book illuminates the distinction between politics and patriotism. It disentangles the often confusing web of false choices between courage and conscience, law and morality, deference and disengagement. Utilizing the actual testimony and experiences of servicemen and women themselves, this invaluable book is much more than just a guide to the conscientious objector. On topics ranging from racism and sexual harassment in the military to the proliferation of suicides and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among our returning veterans, Cohn and Gilberd have crafted a seminal work that is both scholarly and accessible, a thoroughly researched must-read that elevates the quality of public discourse on what it truly means to support our troops. Hugh Hamilton Pacifica Radio - New York
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This review is from: Rules of Disengagement: The Politics and Honor of Military Dissent (Paperback)
I've served 26 years of active duty including Command at sea. I'm not what you would consider a liberal. I found Marjorie's book incredibly valuable. The resources contained in the appendix alone are worthwhile.
I disagree with what I consider as a flawed premise - that the current wars in Iraq and Afganistan violate the law; I fully believe that the current efforts meet "Just War" criteria. [See the PS below]. That said, the authors make a compelling case that our military members are not served well by the military if those members are trying to "disengage" from military service. This book meets that unmet need very well, providing anecdotes and reference material for assistance. I further believe that there is in fact honor in following ones conscience. As per the subtitle, anyone following down the path of disengagement has to deal with both the politics and personal honor when dissenting. If you are in a position of authority in today's military, you should read this book as a professional obligation. It will make you a better leader and expand your awareness of alternate points of view. If you are interested in military matters, you should be aware of the issues raised in this book. If you are considering leaving the military as a matter of conscience, you should use the resources contained in the appendix. While I personally believe that service is both honorable and worthy, and the wars in which we are engaged are just both in cause and in the manner in which they are being fought, this book is needed for those that do not share my convictions. Had I had this while in Command, I would have made it available to any that were pursuing this path, while vigorously defending the interests of the government and our nation on the whole. It is also my duty to explain to my subordinates the rationale for our current efforts - where I would draw upon other books such as "The Just War (Paul Ramsey)" and "Just War Against Terror (Jean Bethke Elshtain)", both of which draw from St. Augustine's fourth century "The City of God". As an aside, I have personally discussed my take on the book with one of the authors, Marjorie Cohn. In those discussions, she confirmed that there are indeed "just wars", and related a bit of personal history that led her to that conclusion. While we remain on opposite sides of the political spectrum, I firmly believe that this book is not some liberal screed designed to destroy the militery - it is a thoughtful treatment of the somewhat neglected areas of ethics and personal rights in a military context. Craig Madsen CAPT, USN (ret) PS: Under "Just War" tenets, the protection of the Iraqi population from the predations of the Saddam Hussein regime and the protection of the Afghani population from the harsh and limiting rule of the Taliban are cause for war. The four moral criteria that must be satisfied are (1) Openly declared by a legitimate authority; (2) In response to a specific instance of unjust aggression against one's own people or an innocent third party (a just cause); (3) Begun with the right intentions; and (4) As a last resort after other possibilities for redress and defense of the values at stake have been explored.
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