Lawful Orders: Military Obedience Faces Ethical Crossroads
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Snake Eyes" (1998 movie) - This film was mentioned due to perceived similarities between its plot and the Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theory.
People Mentioned
- Mark Kelly (Senator, former Navy pilot and astronaut) - Referenced for his role in a video advising military personnel not to follow unlawful orders, which sparked controversy.
- Adam Kinzinger (Former Republican Congressman, Air Force veteran) - Featured in an audio clip discussing the military's stance on unlawful orders, drawing on his personal experience in the Air Force.
- Mark T. Esper (Former Secretary of Defense) - Mentioned in an article as having been asked by President Trump about shooting protesters.
- Pete Hegseth (News personality, veteran) - Referenced as someone President Trump might appoint as "secretary of war."
- Buzz Patterson (Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, pilot, combat veteran, military aid to President Bill Clinton) - Featured in an audio clip expressing outrage over the "sedition six" video and advocating for their prosecution.
- Charles Kirkland (Fictional character from the movie "Snake Eyes") - Mentioned due to the similarity of his name and fictional assassination details to the Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theory.
- Tyler Robinson - Accused of being "the executioner" in a conspiracy theory linking him to the "Snake Eyes" movie.
- Elon Musk - Mentioned in the context of the Charlie Kirk conspiracy theory for announcing spacecraft launches with the number 77.
- Candace Owens - Referenced as someone who delves deeply into conspiracy theories.
- J.D. Vance (Senator) - Mentioned in the context of his wife's demeanor at a turkey pardon event.
- J.B. Pritzker (Governor of Illinois) - Referenced in a joke made by Donald Trump at a turkey pardon event.
- Luigi Mangione - Mentioned in contrast to the unknown assassin in the alleged Trump assassination attempt.
Organizations & Institutions
- ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) - Mentioned in the context of alleged mistreatment of individuals.
- Department of Defense - Referenced for allegedly tweeting about investigating Mark Kelly and considering recalling him to active duty.
Other Resources
- USMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) - Article 92 of this code was mentioned as stating that military personnel must follow lawful orders and therefore not follow unlawful ones.
- Mandela Effect - Mentioned as a concept to explain perceived coincidences in reality.