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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If you want to be an individual then you should have stayed a civilian. This is a volunteer military, no one made you enlist, you signed your name and swore an oath. Your opinion is worth zero. Suck it up or get out.
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But when you put on that uniform its your dutie to stand up for that flag your fellow military and what that flage and anthem stands for
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While I feel that our members of the armed forces should stay neutral in all political matters while active duty, that does not change the law. DoD Directive 1325.6 states that they are allowed to peaceful protest and demonstrations as long as they are off duty, off base, and out of uniform. Attending any demonstration that becomes violent could result in a court-martial. For the sake of their families and their careers, I think they should just wait to pick their battles until they are no longer active.
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SGT Charles Bartell
On This Matter I Feel That We As A Free People Should Have Thought's And Feeling About Politics. Our History Has Shown What Happens When People Just Let Other People Think For Them.
I Do Not Care About Your Party Or If You Do Not Have One. We All Should Do OUR Best To Get All The Info We Can. So We Can Vote For The Best Person Running For Any Office. We As American's Owe It To Our Self's And The World.
I Do Not Care About Your Party Or If You Do Not Have One. We All Should Do OUR Best To Get All The Info We Can. So We Can Vote For The Best Person Running For Any Office. We As American's Owe It To Our Self's And The World.
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While it is your constitutional right, it is not the place to exercise it unless you do not respect your country or you are a football player who just wants his picture in the newspaper or on TV. Your personal beliefs are just that, PERSONAL. If you cannot resolve them, then you learn to live with them. My personal belief is that ALL MEN AND WOMEN ARE CREATED EQUAL. We are all brothers and sisters. Apart from what I did in Vietnam because it was necessary, I believe that and treat everyone as I treat my relatives.
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USC Title 36 §171. Conduct during playing
"During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there."
We are sworn to uphold the Constitution and obey the orders of the CinC. Following federal law is part of that requirement. More importantly, the notion of disrespecting the flag is to disrespect the very idea that the flag stands for, that being that each one of us has certain inalienable rights that are worth fighting for.
Dr. King and the other civil rights leaders of his time understood that; too bad the rabble-rousers of today do not.
"During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there."
We are sworn to uphold the Constitution and obey the orders of the CinC. Following federal law is part of that requirement. More importantly, the notion of disrespecting the flag is to disrespect the very idea that the flag stands for, that being that each one of us has certain inalienable rights that are worth fighting for.
Dr. King and the other civil rights leaders of his time understood that; too bad the rabble-rousers of today do not.
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr
Look up the word Should, when reading that law the difference between should and must make all the difference. You are not required to do what you "should" do the word itself make the activity optional.
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MSgt Victor Moss
Well in my part of the Air Force, when I told Amn Snuffy that he "should" do something, if he played that stupid game, I'd be more than happy to give him some "wall-to-wall "counseling, so he understood what "should" really means.
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PFC Sara Crusade (Leon)
Seems to me one shouldn't be serving in the armed forces and wearing the uniform if one has a problem with the Colors or what they stand for.
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SGT Charles Bartell
1stSgt Nelson Kerr - Should Does Not Apply To The U.C.M.J.. If You Are In A Uniform YOU DO IT. No should It Is Day One Stuff.
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MSGT Peter Sutherland----- I think you ask the wrong crowd. Why even a question?
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If they're not in uniform, or on a military base, or aren't doing it as a member of the armed forces (meaning not saying things like "as a US sailor) I wouldn't approve of UCMJ action being taken. I wouldn't approve of their decision but I would say its their right.
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