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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 3, 2013 8:13:19 GMT -5
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 3, 2013 8:18:41 GMT -5
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Post by swilk on Sept 3, 2013 9:07:43 GMT -5
Their right to free speech largely goes away the second they agree to put that uniform on.
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Post by Russ Koon on Sept 4, 2013 7:59:39 GMT -5
I respect their intentions and their opinions completely, but they should remove the uniforms before posing.
The difference between free speech and, if not treason, at least an act that can put them in prison, is wearing the uniform while making their protest. The authority and the respect that the uniform commands belong to the nation, and is not the property of the individual to use in adding weight to their political opinions even when we do agree with them.
I have the greatest respect for any and all military personnel. IMO, they are all heroes to a great degree, even if they never deployed in combat. They put their lives on the line when they sign up, subject to the decisions and needs of the military.
I feel that they are quite often misused by political leaders, and I fully support their freedom of expression as individuals.....when out of uniform, and using their names, but not their military titles.
Not sure of the legalities involved there, but that's what seems right to me.
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Post by kevin1 on Sept 5, 2013 11:17:33 GMT -5
I respect their intentions and their opinions completely, but they should remove the uniforms before posing. The difference between free speech and, if not treason, at least an act that can put them in prison, is wearing the uniform while making their protest. The authority and the respect that the uniform commands belong to the nation, and is not the property of the individual to use in adding weight to their political opinions even when we do agree with them. I have the greatest respect for any and all military personnel. IMO, they are all heroes to a great degree, even if they never deployed in combat. They put their lives on the line when they sign up, subject to the decisions and needs of the military. I feel that they are quite often misused by political leaders, and I fully support their freedom of expression as individuals.....when out of uniform, and using their names, but not their military titles. Not sure of the legalities involved there, but that's what seems right to me. Both the UCMJ and military regs for all branches expressly forbid such protesting while in uniform, it's a punishable offense. A local car dealer has gone to referring to himself as "The Colonel" in his radio ads due to his status as a Colonel in the Natl. Guard, which is also a violation. |
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