Marine Lance Corporal Will Be Kicked Out Over Racist Social Media Posts

I'm guessing some would consider the OTH generous.

MSG (Join to see) - Myself included.

We’ll said. I’ll throw in a Gabron and Puto for good measure!

SFC Keith Gardner - lol yeah I know some Spanish cuss words as well. I read about an American checking out a hot Mexican woman at a dance club. He proceeded to flirt with her in Spanish and got slapped by her. Apparently numb nuts tried to say you have a nice booty, but he said you have a nice asshole. lol

SPC Robert Conway - aside from the fact that hate speech is protected by the first amendment, you neglected to answer the question.

So I’ll ask it again, “Do you think a more serious punishment like dishonorable discharge was warranted?

(*im not defending this kid’s speech. Simply, his actions didn’t warrant any worse punishment than he received)

SGT (Join to see) - Article 134-53, Article 134-28 and Article 117, define certain acts that can be used to court martial for using provoking language, indecent language, and making threats which "under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces." To maintain good order and discipline means that hate speech is not protected in the military service and it DOES warrant a dishonorable discharge. Capt Gregory Prickett

SGT (Join to see) - while I’m aware that UCMJ might not protect hate speech, the first amendment does. As the other gentleman stated that the Marines speech has to be driven back under a rock...well it doesn’t. We can disagree with it all day, but the first amendment protects unpopular speech. I’m a big fan of not crushing the minority. (Even if I find the minority despicable).

That stated, dishonorable discharges are generally reserved for serious crimes. While this kid was stupid, he was hardly a serious criminal. He got what he deserved.

If you feel he deserved the same discharge as a murderer or rapist, please explain the rationale as to why.

SGT (Join to see) I will answer it again, absolutely.