Posted on Jun 24, 2023
Military to Scrutinize Social Media for Any Sign of Criticism Toward Retiring Gen. Milley
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The Protective Service has long sheltered top military brass from harm, but in a document from September 2022, the battalion’s scope was expanded to include scouring social media looking for “direct, indirect, and veiled” threats and “negative sentiment” regarding the people under its protection, and that includes Gen. Milley.
The First Amendment guarantees the right of Americans to criticize their government, and using the military to survey the public for criticism is a direct violation of the Constitution.
The First Amendment guarantees the right of Americans to criticize their government, and using the military to survey the public for criticism is a direct violation of the Constitution.
Military to Scrutinize Social Media for Any Sign of Criticism Toward Retiring Gen. Milley
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SFC Stephen King the stated intent for this activity was to watch for any signs that the senior leaders might be targets or in trouble. Unfortunately it invaded the right to Freedom of Speech,
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Yes, they may muzzle those on active duty, but veterans, though they lack much bite, can still bark
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