Pressure to Go Along With Abuse Is Strong, but Some Soldiers Find Strength to Refuse

“Although details of their actions are sketchy, it is known that one soldier, Lt. David O. Sutton, put an end to one incident and alerted his commanders. William J. Kimbro, a Navy dog handler, “refused to participate in improper interrogations despite significant pressure” from military intelligence, according to the report. And Specialist Joseph M. Darby gave military police the evidence that sounded the alarm.

In numerous studies over the past few decades, psychologists have found that a certain percentage of people simply refuse to give in to pressure — by authorities or by peers — if they feel certain actions are wrong.” — New York Times

Hard to remember in dark times, but important…