Posted on Jan 2, 2014
CPL Paul B.
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Recently I've been hearing countless remarks, and seeing posts from soldiers and veterans alike. Down talking our commander in chief. How do you feel about this? Should this be allowed within our ranks? Does freedom of speech really play a part?<br><br>
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In uniform or demonstrating current reserve or Regular Army rank is very bad. Acting as private citizens, how could they not criticize our current POTUS (2021-?).
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CDR Thomas Holohan
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I believe there is a big difference between public comments offered by AD personnel and those of veterans. While on AD, one must refrain from public, overt criticism of the "chain of command" for obvious reasons. However, a veteran is a private citizen with all the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.
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Cpl Deborah Rhea
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If the president doesn't uphold and support the laws in the Constitution, they deserve criticism from every patriot. Neither Obama nor Biden have any redeeming qualities necessary to be a USA present because they're only purpose for holding the office is to "Fundamentally Transform" to government into Agenda 21s' version of a Communist/One World Order/totalitarian government and what's worse is they are using our soldiers whose job is to protect the Republic, to force the implementation of the communist regimes communist rule. So criticize away on communist leaning presidents i.e. Biden and Obama!
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MSgt Allen Chandler
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This is a perfect example of a question of time and place. If I were to go stand in front of the, White House in full uniform with a sign, saying the presidents, an SOB, I think it would be completely inappropriate. on the other hand if I write a letter to my newspaper, saying, I strongly disagree with whatever the presidents doing, and mentioned my cadential‘s, as being in the military or having been in the military, I think it’s appropriate. The thing is the time and place in the format acting like a fool and being rude to people it’s probably not appropriate at any time, but that doesn’t mean you can’t clearly state your opinion in a respectful manner
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CPL T.A. Nelson
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I was always told we protect the rights of others but are held to a higher standard. While in Uniform or in anyway invoking military service, past or present the use of any defamation of the commander-in-chief; is/has and should always be not allowed. Civilians or if in a legal process, the rules are different. The UCMJ is harder on us than others because we should be living a higher standard. Personal conversations are still personal, unless you make the conversation loud enough to make it public - that includes online. In my opinion you hold your service as standard for your life and if that is too much to bear for others they shouldn't bring up their service...
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MSG Justin S.
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Expressing your personal opinions about political leaders and especially the CnC is just a fact of the American fabric. Has always taken place and always will. In 66 and 67 in Vietnam we openly expressed our opinions about the CnC and the insane policies that handcuffed soldiers fighting a nasty in your face jungle war. That being said we pulled together and fought for each other in order to make it through. One thing we didn't have was a bunch of snot nosed indoctrinated soldiers running around finding fault with every word they deemed offense instead of just soldiering like they joined to do.
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SGT Ted Reed
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Freedom of Speech is everything that's why you put the uniform on. If you don't have confidence in your commander and chief you can talk about it. that doesn't mean your not going to anything but obey orders.
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SSG Michael Schneider
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As for public criticism while in uniform it should never happen. The same goes for publicly supporting a specific candidate for office.
However, that being said I fully support a Veterans right to voice their opinion, as well as their support for any political candidate or, political position.
It is a unfortunate fact that politics is a dirty, mud slinging environment!
Personally, I had two friends that 'pulled the plug' and retired rather than serve under former President W.J. Clinton.
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MAJ Montgomery Granger
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In uniform I would call it conduct unbecoming. Out of uniform, keep it respectful.
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SGT Lance LeBerte
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Everyone has an opinion and should be allowed to voice it
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