Posted on May 10, 2015
CW5 Roy Rucker Sr.
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As for doing my job as a Service member....... I will protect him with my life. That doesn't mean I have to agree with him or his actions.

I didn't agree with some of the officers that I served with either. But I respected the rank and drove on. As well as put my life on the line for them in combat.

If you are given a direct order and you disobey it, that is cause for UCMJ. Disrespect of an officer or senior enlisted..... that can also be cause for UCMJ. But, having your own opinion about an issue or person..... that you keep to yourself should not be grounds for UCMJ.
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Sgt Vance Bonds
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Seems to me there are Regs that cover this. If we follow and enforce the Regs properly and fairly there is no issue.
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PO2 Jerry Gallagher
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You may not respect the man, but you need to respect the office and title. That being said, we all gave up some rights when we raised our hand and took the oath. There is a time and a place to speak your mind, but being disrespectful in public is not acceptable.
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SPC Matt Johnson
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Yes they should. because UCMJ clearly states that you are not allowed to. And also because they sure as hell did it when Bush Jr. was in office. You may dislike the POTUS but you do not disrespect your chain of command while you are serving active duty. I hated Bush jr but I didn't say anything disrespectful about him while I was serving. If you don't like your Commander-in-chief the ONLY thing are should say when asked how you feel about your commander-in-chief is NOTHING! If you don't like it, then don't let the door hit you on the way out.
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SGT Kim Dixon
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Well if they actually had a commander and cheif that upholds the Constitution. I'd say yes. And I know the president is the commander and cheif but there is such a thing as lawful and unlawful orders.
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SSG Gerhard S.
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That's an interesting point... upholding the Constitution.... We haven't had a President (or a Congress) do that in in ages..... I would contend that the level of respect afforded such persons would be diminished based on this alone.
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SSG (ret) William Martin
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There have been many discussions started over towards disrespect towards the President. I will make it simple: whether what I have to say is positive or negative, I will not talk about the President in uniform around people I do not know or trust. People interpret things different ways. I remember once someone over heard me say the Affordable Care Act is a failure and it is hurting most Americans and I was told I was disrespecting the President because it was his creation. This person was a civilian so I tactfully put them in their place. Talking about the President or government policies at work or in uniform whether positive or negative is not a good idea. People operate and interpret things on different levels of common sense and intelligence. Some people just have blind loyalty.
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Yes. Believe me, I know it can be difficult to hold our tongues, but I managed it for years under a President I didn't agree with. The hate spewing forth is absurd, irresponsible, and a violation of the UCMJ for any active service members.
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CPL Eric Allen
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No? should the person be allowed to have an opinion. or just be a robot
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SFC Mcglen Odom
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Conduct unbecoming of an Officer, NCO, and or soldier. When you're on active duty. The commander-in-chief is still part of the chain of command command
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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I Have Problems With Showing My Respect
For Anyone Whom I Feel Doesn't Deserve My Respect.
Not Just D.J.T., But Anyone; It's Tantamount To Doing Nothing More
Than Out & Out Lying
...My Personal Feeling About D.J.T., Is That I'd Have a Lot Of Difficulty Trying To Show Respect For Him, Or Anyone Else, Whom Lies To Me On Any Manner Of His Numbers & Consistency.
Especially By The 1000.'s, When He Must Know The Lies Will Be Uncovered And Be An Embarrassment To Himself, Our Country, And Those Whom Give Him Their Support..

It's Far Beyond Anything I Could Even Imagine Doing;
Especially As A World Leader, For The Entire World To See....
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