When should you not follow the rules... (an example)...

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Laura Lane: When you shouldn’t follow the rules... (an example)... (Link Video):https://youtu.be/VBaRz8Yl93k As a foreign affairs officer in Rwanda in 1994, 26-year-old Laura Lane rescued more than 250 Americans at the beginning of the genocide, but was forced to desert all of her local allies – whose work alongside her nearly guaranteed their death. Every day, she carries the heavy weight of this perceived abandonment, convinced she could have done more. Today, one lesson remains above the rest: sometimes, when the risk of regret is too great, following the rules isn’t worth it – and you need to write your own.

Laura Lane: When you shouldn’t follow the rules

As a foreign affairs officer in Rwanda in 1994, 26-year-old Laura Lane rescued more than 250 Americans at the beginning of the genocide, but was forced to de...

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 11 at 2015 10:41 AM

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Every person must face this in authority, welfare, safety and security of those we encounter... on duty and off!... What are your convictions... Where will you stand?... and Why?...

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 10:58 AM

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There is always a time to die ... either we die then ... or we die fill with regrets years later.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 11 at 2015 11:12 AM

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Often following the letter of the law, breaks the spirit of the law.

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 11 at 2015 12:09 PM

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A very inspirational speech by Ronald Reagan. This is what a President is supposed to sound like. Listen, learn and remember who we are! (Video Link): https://youtu.be/Wt8y18YFH70

Ronald Reagan A Soldiers Pledge Listen Learn Remember

A very inspirational speech by Ronald Reagan. This is what a President is supposed to sound like. Listen, learn and remember who we are!

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 11 at 2015 12:25 PM

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Response by SrA Edward Vong made Nov 11 at 2015 1:01 PM

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When you know you'll win, your concept makes sense, and what you have done will be the new rule and law.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 11 at 2015 1:33 PM

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Following rules the demands common sense. There is no one-size-fits-all or cookie-cutter approach to rules. Rules are generally considered guidelines in my opinion because there are times when the rules won't apply or would cause you do the incorrect thing.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 11 at 2015 2:54 PM

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To preserve life is one of the most honorable things a human can endeavor for.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 4:49 PM

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When humanity is screaming in your ear. While in Honduras (in 2006) we had our Doc taking of the Honduran Commandos of the 4th Infantry and the HAF Security Forces. One night I got called the main gate because a local girl (about 5 or 6 yo) was badly burned on her legs.

I told the Honduran SF to stand down and I took her and her mom to our Doc. He did everything he could and sent them home with medical supplies.

The next day I was chewed out by our Det Commander and the Honduran DFC. I pleaded my case, but the Army SGM in charge of us was a bag of Douche. I received an LOR and the Doc received an LOC for it.

I wiped my ass with mine after taking a healthy grumpy in a blue port-o-john.