They are, by law, not allowed to speak contemptuously about the President or participate in partisan political activities while in uniform. I have wondered about this when GI's complain to their friends and families, but never say anything publicly. My nephew is there and hates it, and I'm sure many others do also. I understand the enlistees know this, when they join up, but it does seem to fly in the face of the U S Constitution. Seems hypocritical to me!
2007-09-28 13:04:44 · 8 answers · asked by ArRo 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Add: I see a clear difference, Hallestrm, between what "you shouldn't do" and what you "may not do", by law. I guess it's enough for me to know the GI's can THINK negative thoughts about the war, but just can't say them in public.
2007-09-28 13:29:41 · update #1
You are correct.
I used to serve in the Armed Forces.
Military personnel serving on Active Duty, cannot make any public statement against the President.
Good thing I did not server under George W. Bush's Administration, because I would not have been able to resist the urge to call him an idiot!
2007-09-28 13:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many employers have rules regarding what you can and cannot do when you are representing them. Note, they cannot do it when in uniform. If you were representing your company, you cannot talk negatively about your boss. When you are talking with a client or competitor, you shouldn't talk politics. This is the same thing. The President is the boss of the company (military) that generates their paycheck.
Now, I am sure some hate being in the military, but the men I know have nothing but good things to say. You don't get to hear from them either.
2007-09-28 13:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by halestrm 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I served for 15 years and was WELL aware of it. But then again, I had been made aware of the rules and regulations by my recruiter... AND I read the contract.
THAT is the key: When you enlist or accept a commission, you sign a CONTRACT.
As the previous respondent pointed out, MOST companies have rules which prohibit certian behaviour while at work or wearing the company uniform.
I know a guy who delivered Coors for a living, stopped at his pub AFTER WORK, forgot to take off his COORS SHIRT, ordered a BUD, and was fired the next day.
I campaigned and did political volunteer work... in my civies.
2007-09-28 13:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Public servants have many of their rights suspended.
Police and Firemen can't strike, neither can the Military or the Air traffic Controllers.
It has to do with public safety and each GI agrees with his enlistment contract/warrant/commission to abide by these rules.
2007-09-28 13:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by witwwat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Navy and Marines they are not allowed to wear the working uniform such as Cammies out in town, the Army and Air Force can though I see them all the time at the mall, the grocery store, out to eat. But the other uniforms they are free to wear as long as they are not bringing discredit upon the service.
2016-05-21 01:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every military man takes an oath when he enlists. I don't remember it, but I took it when I enlisted.
Look it up on the net. I'm sure you'll find it.
2007-09-28 13:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by billy brite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i know and see by experiences over decades is that all freedoms must have limits One is not squeezed by such if he applies his brains well to such limits -which are of essence to keep things going at any democracy!
2007-09-28 16:31:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they aren't allowed to appear in any political ads while in uniform
it keeps people from rebelling against their commanders
2007-09-28 13:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by MrPotatoHead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋