Do you think military service members should be prosecuted under UCMJ for disrespect to the Commander-in-Chief? I say absolutely, YES!

Depends upon which one we are talking about!

Disrespect, yes. Disagreement, no. Like anything else, our leaders need to encourage critical thinking and sometimes subordinates need to tell the boss when he or she is wrong. However, use common sense. You do NOT disagree with POTUS in the public media. But professional discussion of what could be done better with regard to National Security matters should be encouraged in the correct forums.

Agree or disagree with the Commander In Chief's policies, bottom line, when POTUS makes a decision, it is our duty to the American people to salute the flag and move out smartly. We took the oath, that's how it goes!

I think so. We had a 4 star that was sent to fort living room for it. Why not everyone else?? I bet if they start making examples of people everyone in the military will start butting their tongues and show so damn respect. We all took an oath to support and defend the orders of the president and the officers appointed over us.

I agree. The profession of arms is such that disciplined Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines should never publicly criticize the Officers appointed above them. It is unprofessional and tarnishes the service's image. It is prejudicail to the good order and disclipline of units and should be punishable under the UCMJ. Bottom line: If you don't like the CINC and can't keep your professionalism, then get out! Otherwise VOTE!

I say it really depends on what you mean by "disrespect". I was chewed out once for saying "Thanks Obama" even though I was actually congratulating him (sarcastically on something he and his administration had NOTHING to do with). I think service members should definitely be able to voice their political opinions if they're able to keep themselves under control and while doing everything in their power to make sure that it's "not necessarily the views of the U.S. military". To me, something seems off when people are forced to keep quiet. If I were president, I'd like to know what citizens (especially military, past and present) think of my policies.

But flat out disrespect? Absolutely not. Especially in uniform.

I say yes but this is a two way street. I think a lot of officers forget that they are men just like that PVT they're telling to do stuff so at a certain point I think both MEN should not only have respect for the RANK but the MAN. Some men get in the army JUST to make rank to boss people around and that's how we end you with BAD LEADERSHIP AND SOLDIERS

Yes! ....who and under what authority can charge "Our" CnC , for if Unalienable Rights is a concept to Man should he not have the Right regardless of contract!....

Active SM: Absolutely, yes. It's not exactly black-and-white in Article 134, but you know if anyone knows it was you, and they don't like it or happen to agree with you, you're screwed.

National Guard/Reserve: IMO, only if they are identifiable as service-members when their comments are made. But you know you're not allowed to according to the laws you agreed to abide by when you joined.

Retirees: Pretty sure some provisions within UCMJ sstill apply. Be careful.

Veterans: Try and stop me.

One has to show respect...that being said, I don't think I could handle being active duty under this commander in chief. He shows absolutely no respect for the military. Respect goes both ways.

So if I am pissed off because we don't get a pay raise again and when talking to my co-workers in the berthing or crew lounge and I say that "President Doe sucks because he doesn't care about the military" I should be prosecuted for disrespect under the UCMJ?
Are we going to turn into a Communist state where everyone is listening for anything out of line to report each other?
I do think its is very immature and borders on disrespect though when you post something on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., and that post is in itself disrespectful then yes it should have some action taken because as we all know nothing is private on the internet these days.
None of us are perfect and sometimes we do fly off the handle when irritated / frustrated but if were are going to be worried that every single thing we say could be interpreted as disrespect and possible punishment under the UCMJ its going to take its toll on the service members.