Interesting article from Jonathan Alter. In many ways this situation draws parallels to President Truman and Gen. McArthur 59 years ago. Gen. McChrystal’s duty as a soldier is to submit his resignation to his commander-in-chief. It is the President’s responsibility to weigh the costs both politically and militarily and make his decision accordingly.

Why Military Code Demands McChrystal’s Resignation – Newsweek.