How do you feel about veterans or Soldiers criticizing our President?

I have always kept the same thing in my mind when I joined the U.S.Army, I Saluted the Rank and I followed the instructions and orders of my superiors. That includes the office of the President. You don't have to like the person, but part of your job is to defend your country and take orders from your President. This means no trash talking, the 1st amendment has no bearing.

I retired with only seven years in but if I hadn't I would resigned when my time was up I all ways say respect the position but you don't have to respect the man hurt twice and they gave me a medical.

I Notice This Is A Post From 01/02/2014,
But The Same Issue Applies To This Day.
In My Personal Opinion,
We Need To Respect The Presidents Position,
But Not Necessarily His Actions;
And We Not Only "Should" Comment,
I'd Highly Recommend It.
We Should Not Be Prevented Simply Due To His Being
"The Commander-In-Chief".
ESPECIALLY During Trump's Administration.

Depends whether you’re in uniform or not? It also depends on the context? Small minded people bash and critics the person, and those with intellect with critique the policy or other agendas set by the office - not the person? People who call names to the President will do the same to their spouses and children! It’s a matter of respect for one’s self! If they have no respect for themselves they will not have respect for others no matter who it is? That’s one of the underlying issues with racism? It’s for the small minded who can figure the simple facts make make humans - One! Somehow some have been taught the ignorance that color makes a human different and less than - that’s stupid, but for those who believe it, they will die on that premise.

I served under 5 presidents. Some I liked, some I despised. It’s ok to criticize a president while in the military, within limits. If you want to put out a Facebook or twitter rant doing it in a disrespectful obnoxious manner, expect backlash. Disagreement doesn’t have to disrespectful.

As a veteran I have the freedom to express anything I wish. The first Amendment is protected to ALL Americans regardless of their job. With that said, if you are on active duty, you still must respect the office of Command of Chief.

I think there is a big difference between active duty service members and retirees/civilians, in this regard. I was taught (oh those many years ago) that I surrendered my right to free speech when I took the oath of enlistment. As long as I wore the uniform, I served the commander in chief, regardless of how I felt about him. I believe that should extend to social media, too. Once you’re a civilian again, speak your mind.

As a U.S. citizen, yes they should be free to do this. That said, they should not in any way represent
themselves as a member of the military. It is a reflection upon themselves of being disloyal to do this as a "member of the military."

You have to earn respect it isn't a given in the civilian world. The Obama and Bidden have not done anything of significance that warrant respect from the people of the USA. I am a vet and I understand that they were/are your Commander and Chief. Sure glad I don't any longer have to play that game.

"As long as the world shall last there will be wrongs, and if no man objected and no man rebelled, those wrongs would last forever."

Clarence Darrow