What personal freedoms did you sacrifice in the military to protect freedoms of others?

2015-05-18T23:20:40-04:00

When you became a Servicemember in uniform, what American rights did you sacrifice in order to protect the freedom of others?

Response by SGT Anthony Bussing made May 18 at 2015 11:25 PM

2015-05-18T23:25:26-04:00

any and all of them...my brothers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice had no problem doing it...I wouldnt either...

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 19 at 2015 12:04 AM

2015-05-19T00:04:00-04:00

First, Second, Fourth, and Eighth Amendments!

Response by Cpl Tou Lee Yang made May 19 at 2015 1:57 AM

2015-05-19T01:57:12-04:00

Sleep....

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 19 at 2015 2:10 AM

2015-05-19T02:10:18-04:00

1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
and the 4th amendment
that I can think of, but there may be more

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 2:24 AM

2015-05-19T02:24:40-04:00

"Sacrifice is concept that embodies the core nature of humans. When you forego your own personal desires in order to serve the needs of another, you are living the sacrifice. That selflessness has a wonderful impact on the world, but it can also have a powerful impact on the one who sacrifices. It is only upon the full relinquishing of your ego and fear of consequences do you truly reach your own capabilities. You will often fall short in your self-driven pursuits, but if you are driven to assist another, you will far exceed your own abilities. It is a phenomena seen repeatedly in every facet of life. Those serving in the military embody it everyday." - B.M, Ph. D.

My sacrifices are inconsequential in the scheme of things much larger than me.

Response by SGT David T. made May 19 at 2015 8:40 AM

2015-05-19T08:40:54-04:00

I do not think that one sacrifices any rights when they don the uniform. All the rights are still there just regulated as to when and where they are exercised. As a Soldier I was able to exercise my freedom of religion and expression as long as I was careful what I said at work. In my civilian job this is no different because if I express the wrong things at work I can lose my job. I owned guns. So I wouldn't say my rights were sacrificed, but being a professional I had an obligation and a responsibility to be careful when and where I exercised them.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made May 19 at 2015 9:01 AM

2015-05-19T09:01:24-04:00

I pretty much shelved my civil rights for the 3 years I was saving Vietnam from the Vietnamese.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 10:11 AM

2015-05-19T10:11:55-04:00

I do not believe any rights are sacrificed we are just taught to be more tactful of our rights.

Response by CDR Michael Goldschmidt made May 19 at 2015 1:38 PM

2015-05-19T13:38:37-04:00

Freedom of movement, Freedom of expression, freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. I'm sure there are more.