When I was a cop I worked for a non-partisan judge for about 18 months. An ancient in local politics the judge would during elections have a long string of party sycophants trailing into his chambers. I watched as his singular wit rebuked one after another of these party weasels. Both sides, and back again they got rebuked.
The judge told me one day over coffee that when you wield the Constitution like a sword taking sides is the most dishonorable thing you can do. I can't imagine that those who actually wield that sword and enact the will of a civilian government can feel any different.
I think the road of a partisan military is a dark and scary path.
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