Constitution vs the Commander in Chief

The topic was brought up in casual discussion a few days back and quickly became heated. In my normal level headed way, I redirected the topic to avoid hard feelings. But as this is my blog, I'll express my opinion here.

The vow of every service member contains verbiage to obey the orders of the President and all officers appointed over them. It also contains very eloquent words stating the service member will defend the country/constitution against "all enemies foreign and domestic". What if these two vows ever came into direct conflict? Our pay and benefits come from the government and in many ways, by proxy, the President. But what if that president were to follow a political plan contrary to the good of the country? Is the responsibility of a service member to the country and constitution or to the President?

I, personally, feel that my first obligation is to my nation and it's highest laws. If I ever felt that the president has become a threat to my country or was subverting the constitution, I would be compelled to oppose him on any front I could, to include violence if it was neccessary.

I would like to make sure that anyone that may stumble across my blog is clear on one thing. Despite some peoples opinions of our President as being the enemy, I do not feel that way. I disagree President Obama on many things, but I have yet to see any action that could be defined as a threat to my country or what it stands for. Most of my differences with the President are idealogical. I believe in states rights and small federal government, Mr. Obama is more for large central government. Granted this is just an example, but the point is there.

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