Manx, these are the punitive articles of the UCMJ. Twenty-four out of sixty deal with issues that would be considered moral offenses. These are above and beyond what would be considered illegal for civilians. This also doesn't take into account the constraints of the Geneva Convention rules for combat operations. So, YES, the military is held to a higher moral standard than civilians are.
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/...IVE%20ARTICLES
Also, I never said that anyone who didn't like the war hated the military. I said
those who hate the military are misguided. They say we are baby killers, we kill indiscriminantly, and have no remorse. If that were the case, the war would have been over long ago. And those coming back wouldn’t be having nightmares or psychological problems. Men and women are dying trying to limit civilian deaths. They have to go from street to street and house to house. Why would anyone want to risk their lives doing this? To keep from killing innocents.
As far as those with overtly anti-military sentiments, I tell them they are welcome. They are welcome for the freedom to express them.