Posted on Mar 27, 2014
If my spouse or one of my dependents speaks negatively about the Command in Chief, will I be reprimanded or counseled?
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My Step Daughter and Spouse are both non-supporters of the President of the United States and they are both very opinionated about it, especially on social websites (myspace, facebook, twitter, etc.) and I have asked them several times out of respect for our current Commander in Chief, that they not post negative comments about him while I'm still active in the Armed Forces. Seeing how that they are my dependents and they're my responsibility, will I as a member of the Armed Forces be reprimanded or counseled if they keep up the shenanigans, so to speak.
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They can say whatever they want, but fair warning: a friend of mine has a stepdaughter who was on his social media account (Facebook or Twitter) making disparaging remarks about President Obama that could have been construed as threatening. Investigators came to our workplace to question him about it, and it could have affected his security clearance. Please make sure your families are using the internet responsibly.
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That's a good point SFC Watkins. If SGT Dutill's family members post anything on HIS account/wall that is questionable he should delete them (the comments) immediately.
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It is your families 1st amendment right to say whatever they please about whomever they please.
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Unless they do something that is illegal then you are g-to-g; they have the right to espouse their dislike or full-on support for whatever candidate, party or occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave they so choose.
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