Posted on Sep 4, 2016
Should Military (Active Duty, Reservist & Guard) be allowed to "sit", in support of personal beliefs, during the National Anthem?
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http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/09/politics/navy-sailor-sits-national-anthem/index.html
I know many even wondered why I asked this question. I knew it was going to be a matter of time. I hope justice is served to this Sailor.
Here is another protest during the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. By a State Senator, no less.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/09/16/missouri-state-senator-sits-during-pledge-allegiance.html
I know many even wondered why I asked this question. I knew it was going to be a matter of time. I hope justice is served to this Sailor.
Here is another protest during the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. By a State Senator, no less.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/09/16/missouri-state-senator-sits-during-pledge-allegiance.html
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Human Rights
Freedom of Speech
Human Rights Freedom of Speech
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Absolutely not. A little off topic but I'm still disappointed that the Army allowed that officer to wear a turbin for his religious beliefs. If you're in the service, you wear whatever everyone else is required to. I'm not allowed to display a necklace with a cross while in uniform.
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Well if that is the point then people of the jewish faith should not be allowed to wear a yarmulke, sikh's should not be allowed to wear a turban, Christians should not get to wear a cross (including tucked under the shirt). In fact no more wedding bands.
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It is indicative of where our country is that this question even gets asked. Somewhere in the UCMJ there has to be a suitable remedy for any military person who would be so screwed up not to stand when our National Anthem is played. Civilians have that luxury - we do not. We know what the flag stands for ...the blood and tears that have been shed by less than 1/2 of one percent of the population who serve. I don't know if I'm angry or sad. Perhaps a bit of both.
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CW4 Leonard White
COL Sims, I'm right there with you! I really don't understand why this is a question...and I'm more angry than sad. Nobody force today's service members to join. I would tell my more "questioning" soldiers to "shut up, serve your time, do your duty, and get the hell out when your time is up. And if you receive an honorable discharge, I'll thank you for your service if I see you."
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NO! if someone did that around me I would more than likely wined up in jail because of my mouth or my actions or both
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Nope since we fight in support of others right to do it. We have a different set of rules.
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PO1 Norm Burns
Just like while we serve, and sometimes fight, to defend their rights, try exercising the right to free speech while on active duty. Good luck with THAT one.
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It would help commanders identify those that need to processed out of the military
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