[jpmattia]

> but from a moral standpoint, I don't think I could bring myself to do it.

I've been in a similar situation, and I think there is something important to think about: Assuming you'd be working for the defense of a country with a track record of decency (at least a good fraction of the time anyway), you have to decide what people you want taking those jobs.

Is it better that all of the people with qualms refuse to take the positions? ie Do you want that work being done by people with no qualms? Because that sounds pretty terrible too.

[GordonS]

> Assuming you'd be working for the defense of a country with a track record of decency (at least a good fraction of the time anyway)

Yes, this is the kicker for me. My country does not have such a record. If it did, the hypothetical quandry would still exist, but would be much diminished.