Posted on May 4, 2016
Do you believe that these West Point first classman are violating the UCMJ by making a political statement while in uniform?
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DOD directive 1344.10 states:
-A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may:
4.1.1.3. Join a partisan or nonpartisan political club and attend its meetings when NOT in uniform, subject to the restrictions of subparagraph 4.1.2.4. (See DoD Instruction 1334.1 (Reference (c).)
From the article "Racism Within West Point"
http://www.inthearenafitness.com/index.php/racism-within-west-point
-A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may:
4.1.1.3. Join a partisan or nonpartisan political club and attend its meetings when NOT in uniform, subject to the restrictions of subparagraph 4.1.2.4. (See DoD Instruction 1334.1 (Reference (c).)
From the article "Racism Within West Point"
http://www.inthearenafitness.com/index.php/racism-within-west-point
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Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
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PO1 Scott VanBoskirk
BLM - Black Lives Matter, which is both a political statement and a race based (i.e. racist) statement. The BLM organization, based on their actions and all their press releases, believe that ONLY black lives matter and any other race does not deserve protection. In fact, it has been well documented that anyone who tells them that ALL lives matter and ALL races deserve equal protection tend to be beaten and driven out of the area. Also, there are many, well documented incidents involving BLM supporters killing or severely injuring/maiming any person that is not black.
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SGM (Join to see)
I would like to think that before these students were allowed to take this photo it was cleared by the Chain of Command. Have you ever taken time to read some of the bumper stickers on cars of military personnel in uniform traveling on and off military installations? If you have, you know without any doubt that they are making serious political statements. Has anyone complain about it?
You still see vehicles that military personnel in uniform are driving that have down with President Obama stickers on them, and he is our Commander in Chief. (Total disrespect)
We live in a world where people take sides, and opportunity of situations. Just read a few of the comments and you can immediately identify what ethic background or culture the person that is commenting is from.
If this would have been included in an ethic observance would we be having this discussion?
I am going to keep faith in West Point and say if this photo violated UCMJ rules the students would have been punished.
You still see vehicles that military personnel in uniform are driving that have down with President Obama stickers on them, and he is our Commander in Chief. (Total disrespect)
We live in a world where people take sides, and opportunity of situations. Just read a few of the comments and you can immediately identify what ethic background or culture the person that is commenting is from.
If this would have been included in an ethic observance would we be having this discussion?
I am going to keep faith in West Point and say if this photo violated UCMJ rules the students would have been punished.
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After 4 years of military education, paid for by the taxpayer, this is what we get. I hope every West Point Alumni gives them the cold shoulder from now until eternity! I hope the commandant drums them out in disgrace.
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Planned in advance to test the waters. I see a disgraceful deterioration of pride in the unity of the most prestigious military academy in the world. It will continue to to fade now that this is accepted. My heart hurts....
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Marlene Hessler
The regime of the current administration has done more to destroy and erode the United States Military than the entire Cold War did. Patriotism was strong during that communist era. The Enemy Within has turned our military into a social experiment and ran off the senior officers that support OUR CONSTITUTION. He is 4th generation Communist. That and being raise Muslim says it all. IT WILL TAKE MUCH TIME AND EFFORT TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. If it is not done with the next administration, OUR COUNTRY MAY NEVER RECUPERATE.
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Someone responded that the Cadets' perception was of negativity.
The Cadets' perception matters in that it shows they are NOT OFFICER MATERIAL.
However, it is NOT THEIR PERCEPTION THAT SHOULD CONCERN ALL OF US.
IT IS THE PERCEPTION THEIR ACTIONS PRESENT TO THE PEOPLE PAYING FOR THEIR EDUCATION AND THEIR PAYCHECKS AS OFFICERS.
PERCEPTION IS REALITY
REALITY IS THEY ARE A PROBLEM
The Cadets' perception matters in that it shows they are NOT OFFICER MATERIAL.
However, it is NOT THEIR PERCEPTION THAT SHOULD CONCERN ALL OF US.
IT IS THE PERCEPTION THEIR ACTIONS PRESENT TO THE PEOPLE PAYING FOR THEIR EDUCATION AND THEIR PAYCHECKS AS OFFICERS.
PERCEPTION IS REALITY
REALITY IS THEY ARE A PROBLEM
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Marlene Hessler
Lots of people pay taxes. They do not all deserve the respect of a West Point graduate.
It's apples and grapefruit.
It's apples and grapefruit.
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SGT Charles Bartell
COL Mo Fenner - Just Because You Pay Taxes Does Not Make You Have The Means To Lead.
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Yes, time for the duffel bag drag. When I was in you kept your political views to yourself. I would love to the look on their faces when they get shit canned.
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What if this was a pic of a bunch of white males doing the hitter salute...would it be ok?
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