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The character is a noble, or at least decent, soldier, who doesn't like the policies of their nation, but fight for it anyway. This person is loyal to their country, not its leader. Exactly how noble or decent someone can be while helping their nation do questionable deeds because it is "their duty" varies depending on the specific character and their actions. Moral Dissonance is something anyone can have and evil leaders are very good at exploiting patriotism. One does often wonder why someone so honorable fights for the evil side rather than deserting. At worst, this sort of thing can lead to the "I was just following orders" defense.

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  • The character is a noble, or at least decent, soldier, who doesn't like the policies of their nation, but fight for it anyway. This person is loyal to their country, not its leader. Exactly how noble or decent someone can be while helping their nation do questionable deeds because it is "their duty" varies depending on the specific character and their actions. Moral Dissonance is something anyone can have and evil leaders are very good at exploiting patriotism. One does often wonder why someone so honorable fights for the evil side rather than deserting. At worst, this sort of thing can lead to the "I was just following orders" defense.
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  • The character is a noble, or at least decent, soldier, who doesn't like the policies of their nation, but fight for it anyway. This person is loyal to their country, not its leader. Exactly how noble or decent someone can be while helping their nation do questionable deeds because it is "their duty" varies depending on the specific character and their actions. Moral Dissonance is something anyone can have and evil leaders are very good at exploiting patriotism. One does often wonder why someone so honorable fights for the evil side rather than deserting. At worst, this sort of thing can lead to the "I was just following orders" defense. The title is a common variation from a quote from American naval commander Stephen Decatur, as seen above. Later, American Senator Carl Schurz gave his own interpretation: "My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right." No Real Life Examples, Please Which country is "wrong or right" is extremely subjective and often depends on where the person judging is from, as well as subject to heavy Values Dissonance. In other words, let's not start up a Flame War over this. Compare My Master, Right or Wrong, Lawful Stupid, Just Following Orders. Please do not confuse with Country Matters, which is about something else entirely. Examples of My Country, Right or Wrong include:
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