The Benefits of Resistance

While there are definite, serious risks involved, sometimes non-cooperation has positive results. Nicholas Patrick received a General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) after he refused to work or eat. Patrick's CO claim had earlier been denied six months after he had submitted it to the Navy. After the denial, he continued to perform his job. Four months later, attack planes from his aircraft carrier went out on a bombing mission over Lebanon. Patrick could cooperate no further. Although he was charged with UA, dereliction of duty, and failure to obey a lawful order of a senior commissioned officer, the charges were later dropped, and he was discharged.

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