How do you see, "Impact vs Intent"? Ensures clarity, or provides a legal loophole for reprisal.

One thing that some people don't factor in is the reasonable person standard. I am just really learning about this right now. Any Soldiers can complain that they are offended by anything. When it ultimately gets looked at someone should ask the question of whether a reasonable person could or would be offended by that.  

Of course people have abused the system. Whether it be a complaint that should not be made or someone ignoring a complaint because they don't agree with it.

SSG Bubba B.

    The social engineering has had a huge impact on the military and I for one do not think it is a coincidence or healthy for veterans.   It is like a miasma has settled over the services quite a bit like when President Carter was in office.   In terms of discussions about our government and military there was a choke hold on free speech while being very dismayed about the whole mess.

  As far as comments being taken out of context I think that is no new thing.  I do think that stopping the discussion has a chilling affect on free speech and a tacit endorsement to leaders who curry favor with certain politicians like Chuck Schumer.  He tipped his hand regarding us (military) and I think the backlash is now taking place.

  This discussion is part of the checks and balances.   We want people to respect our current president but President was fair game.  Until someone admits what is good for one is good for the other,  then this is also just an attempt to stifle speech.   I entered the service in 1974 and got out way before many here went in.

   We were in the doldrums in the mid 70s.   All I know is our pay escalated and the shame foisted upon us by hippies and other peaceniks were stifled by a new feeling and once again it seemed honorable to be a veteran.

   All this depends on which version we want to accept and there in lies the rub.