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[-] OccamsTeapot@lemmy.world 34 points 3 weeks ago

Israelis concerned about morality should refuse to serve in the IDF at all and take the jail time instead.

For those who didn't, they obviously believe in what they're doing to some extent and I'm not convinced that the incentives are really there to do the right thing. What is the consequence for committing the war crime? It is non existent. Straight up. So if you risk punishment by refusing, why would you?

Again, if you have morals you should lay down your arms and fucking leave Gaza immediately. Refusing one order is pointless when there are war crimes committed every day.

[-] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

If all the people did that you would only have the most bloodthirsty lunatics

[-] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 13 points 3 weeks ago

That may be true, but bloodthirsty lunatics without the numbers to back them up lose much of their effectiveness.

[-] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 8 points 3 weeks ago

I think that was their point

[-] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

So if you risk punishment by refusing, why would you?

Moral convictions? Jesus Christ, people...

this post was submitted on 24 Oct 2024
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