Appealing to the Humanity Within the Ranks Perhaps it’s time we, the people, reach out—not with hostility, but with humanity—to the men and women who serve in our military. These troops are not distant enforcers of power; they are our family members, neighbors, and community protectors. Many of them, like us, recognize the corruption, immorality, and inhumanity unfolding within the highest levels of government. Yet we rarely engage them in honest dialogue, assuming they will blindly follow orders regardless of consequence. This assumption is not only unfair—it’s dangerous. It ignores the moral compass, compassion, and conscience that many service members carry. It reduces them to instruments of authority rather than autonomous individuals capable of ethical judgment. Let’s be brutally honest: No president, no cabinet, no general holds power without the troops. And those troops come from the very communities that will suffer under unjust orders. When a president—convicted of multiple felonies, accused of racism, sexual violence, and exploitation—commands unquestioned obedience, we must ask: who truly holds the line? We are not calling for violence. We are calling for moral courage. For nonviolent resistance. For a collective awakening rooted in dignity, justice, and truth. The path forward must be built on humanity and morality—not allegiance to power, but allegiance to principle. Across every rank, every role, and every community, we must stand united in conscience. For those seeking deeper understanding of this moral responsibility within the military, I urge you to read “Breaking Ranks: Dissent and the Military Professional”—a compelling article that explores when and why military officers are not only justified, but obligated, to disobey immoral orders. https://www.army.mil/article/47175/breaking_ranks_dissent_and_the_military_professional