Topic: Constitutional Oath

Specialist Michael New, an American soldier stationed in Germany, refused orders to wear United Nations insignia and a blue helmet on his uniform. New argued that his constitutional oath to the United States prohibited him from serving as a mercenary for a foreign power. The incident led to a court-martial after he declined to obey what he termed an unlawful order, drawing parallels to the Nuremberg principles regarding the duty to disobey illegal commands.

Retired Phoenix police officer Jack McLamb describes his transition from a highly decorated lawman to a constitutional activist after a 1978 encounter with a senior citizen in Sun City, Arizona. McLamb asserts that standard government schooling and police department policies lead officers to unknowingly violate their oaths of office. This realization led him to refuse orders he deemed immoral or unlawful, eventually resulting in him becoming the most fired officer in Phoenix history.

The discussion shifts to the perceived threat of a one-world government and the legal nature of the United Nations. Dave reads the UN Oath of Allegiance, claiming it was written by Alger Hiss and is fundamentally repugnant to the United States Constitution. He argues that public officials supporting the UN are committing treason by violating their oath to defend the domestic interests of the U.S.

Lieutenant Beck reaffirms his oath to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He dismisses the possibility of a federal door-to-door gun confiscation program, calling it physically impossible and a logistical nightmare for agencies. He distinguishes between the office of the President and the personal leadership of Bill Clinton, whom he believes will face consequences for his mistakes.

In response to questions about potential Y2K emergencies or federal declarations of martial law, Sheriff Fraser affirmed her primary oath is to the Constitution. She stated she would make a moral and legal determination before following federal orders from FEMA or the Justice Department. Fraser asserted she would not violate her oath or the rights of citizens even if pressured by federal authorities.