..both foreign AND domestic, considering the current governmental coup by the Admin and the Senate?
"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same"
2007-08-03 16:31:31 · 18 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
If you have to ask that question then the answer is 'yes'. The only thing for you to do now is to leave the United States.
Edit: Seriously folks, if the guy thinks he wasted his time, why doesn't he just leave? Maybe Mexico will take him.
2007-08-03 16:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Thank you for taking the oath. Sometimes we do not understand why we are being asked to do what we do. Esp. in the military, it is hard to know the "big" picture because you are busy with the micro pieces. You see things that we do not see.
It is never a waste of time to honor and defend the constitution. Both Dems and Reps are trying to do it every day. It is an honorable document that needs our care. Again, thank you, by serving you offered the most care than anyone could give it.
The constitution instructs us to bear witness and arms to protect it, even from ourselves. That is not a right, that is a responsibility and a heavy one.
Thank you and the loved ones that sacrificed so that you could do so.
2007-08-03 16:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by halestrm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! You must be realistic and understand the oath you took was done in good faith. If someone who is trusted or elected by the people abuses this oath, you were loyal to the USA and the oath. Any citizen would do the same unless they are working against our freedom. Thank you for your courage and integrity. I am proud of you and others who remain true to the Constitution.
2007-08-03 16:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you didn't.
We must each do our part to hold the line against the domestic enemies in our government. If everyone thinks its a waste of time, they'll be able to do what ever they want.
To ararodiel...Its not just a matter of behavioral diversity or any other kind of diversity. Its about the government infringing on our GOD GIVEN rights. The rights we have which no government can give, nor can it take away.
2007-08-03 16:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by MIKE F. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dude did you get dishonorably discharged or something? Forget what you learned in anti-Terrorism 1 and 2? Dude, as a former soldier i appreciate your service at Barksdale, but never doubt your service time. I taught Terrorism in the USAF, AND STILL DO, you know and I know it's real and what our enemies are capable of. I would also would like to think you have read an intell report and know that it's the best info available at the time. Besides Bush hasn't broken a single law you know it and I know it.
2007-08-03 16:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by dez604 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The thing is, I don't believe we can consider everyone with different ideals/opinions as enemies to the constitution. We need to be more accepting on different ways of life instead of forcing our own version of capitalistic democracy down everyone's throats. It's ridiculous to believe that everyone should think and act the same way, thus not all governments or economies should function the same way. We've gone from trying to become our own nation, to trying to make every other nation conform to "our" ideals.
2007-08-03 16:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no you did not. i sometimes ask myself the same question but my oath involved that "damn piece of paper" shrub hates so much and not to some junta in DC. my allegiance is to we the people and the us constitution, and when i think about it, it seems to me more important today than ever before.
2007-08-05 08:47:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Viet Nam vet, I can say that what we defended was the New World Order.
See Ron Paul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCM_wQy4YVg
2007-08-03 16:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by Arthur G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's your Socialist Activist Liberal Law giver judges that do that, defending some nutjobs right to tear a Christmas tree or Nativity scene down, or a Ten Commandments in a Courthouse somewhere.
Hey, don't give me this crap about the President, I don't want to hear it.
2007-08-03 16:39:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
No one can take that oath away from you. You did the right thing.Other people have not.
To the person above. Chi was in the Military. USAF I believe.But he did serve his country. Have you?
2007-08-03 16:35:01 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋