if so, why is that?
2007-02-08 11:19:08 · 4 answers · asked by talofa lava 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, I have every bit of freedom that any other citizen has, other than avoiding violations of the UCMJ or behaving in ways that are inappropriate to my office (such as doing things that are illegal, but would result in higher penalties for me than for a civilian).
I'm not allowed to badmouth my Chain of Command as an air force opinion or in uniform... Fine, civilian companies don't let employees bad mouth their corporation while in their company clothes. But I CAN say what I want and even protest against hte government when I'm not in uniform and make clear that my opinion has nothing to do with the military. To be completely honest, alot of people blow things out of proportion about the military
2007-02-08 11:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I was enlisted I felt that I was obligated but I never once felt like I was any less of a free human being. Anyone that joins the military knows full well that obeying commands is 99.9% of serving and to pretend that its not is pure denial.
2007-02-08 19:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by Noone i 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you're certainly not free to speak your mind. Part of the contract when you enlist states that you shall not say bad things about the govt.
2007-02-08 19:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by Cardinal Rule 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
More responsibility always equates to less freedom.
Unless you choose to become dirilect in your duty.
2007-02-08 19:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋