Posted on Dec 23, 2022
Texas Judge Blocks Army From Discharging 10 Soldiers As Bill Blocking Vax Mandate Sits On Biden’s...
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A Texas judge temporarily blocked the Army from discharging 10 unvaccinated soldiers Wednesday, court documents show, as a bill overturning the Department of Defense (DOD) vaccine mandate awaits President Joe Biden’s signature.
Every branch of the military but the Army is currently under legal prohibition from discharging thousands of servicemembers who have refused or sought exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Wednesday’s case does not grant a class certification to the plaintiffs seeking religious exemptions, meaning soldiers not included in the lawsuit could still be separated, but sets the stage for a possible service-wide injunction, according to Aaron Siri, one of the lawyers on the case.
Every branch of the military but the Army is currently under legal prohibition from discharging thousands of servicemembers who have refused or sought exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Wednesday’s case does not grant a class certification to the plaintiffs seeking religious exemptions, meaning soldiers not included in the lawsuit could still be separated, but sets the stage for a possible service-wide injunction, according to Aaron Siri, one of the lawyers on the case.
Texas Judge Blocks Army From Discharging 10 Soldiers As Bill Blocking Vax Mandate Sits On Biden’s...
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This almost seems like the leadership is trying to get the biggest pound of flesh they can before the mandate is lifted. Pausing discharges is what the military did back in 2004 when a federal judge ordered DoD to stop compulsory anthrax vaccinations until it was ultimately decided.
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Sorry, I'm totally against this politicalization of vaccinations that have been deemed necessary to keep our troops capable for worldwide deployment. I know now the RP folks will start telling us how this is an unproven shot that protects us from nothing. If they would stop getting their medical information right leaning sources they would see that the Covid vaccination is no different from any other. It protects millions, doesn't work as effectively for some, and has adverse effects on a few. Bottom line, troops were ordered to get the shot, they should be treated no differently than anyone who refuses to obey an order.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Unfotunately, it is different. And that nothing to do with which way the "sources" lean.
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CPO David R. D.
AMEN Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen , I know Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines are not required to obey unlawful orders. We are taught that from day one, but what is unlawful about getting a vaccination? NOTHING! military folks get and are mandated to get vaccinations for a variety of reasons, and only until now has it turned political.
I read somewhere in an oath these words,
"and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
At what point is it morally correct to pick which orders we will obey, and which ones we will not?
So glad to be on the retired side of the house now. I enjoyed my time in the Navy, 24 years and extremely grateful for the experiences I had. However; I don't think I could or would do it again, under current rules and regulations. It's definitely a "New Navy" these days and that's ok, the only constant in life is change. . . . . and it's definitely changed.
I read somewhere in an oath these words,
"and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
At what point is it morally correct to pick which orders we will obey, and which ones we will not?
So glad to be on the retired side of the house now. I enjoyed my time in the Navy, 24 years and extremely grateful for the experiences I had. However; I don't think I could or would do it again, under current rules and regulations. It's definitely a "New Navy" these days and that's ok, the only constant in life is change. . . . . and it's definitely changed.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
I agree with your bottom line. Your reasoning is shaky and, at times just plain wrong. But the bottom line is that troops were ordered to get the shot.
Now, those who have exemption requests pending is a whole 'nother story. And those whose exemption requests were denied without review (as appears to be the case with all of the denials) is a third story.
In cases 2 and 3, I think they have a legal ground upon which to stand. But the folks who just refused? See ya!
Now, those who have exemption requests pending is a whole 'nother story. And those whose exemption requests were denied without review (as appears to be the case with all of the denials) is a third story.
In cases 2 and 3, I think they have a legal ground upon which to stand. But the folks who just refused? See ya!
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
CPO David R. D. You sound like me, I knew it was time when I saw some questionable changes with more coming down the pike.
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