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mucholderthandirt

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6. They can't be in uniform, or putting out that they represent the military.

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 08:11 AM

Oct 5

But rights to free speech remain, as we were told way back in 1978, when people asked if they could participate in some local things that were anti-military (if memory serves). Yes, it seems crazy, military protesting military, but it's allowed as a private citizen.

We gave up no rights when we enlisted. There are rules about decorum, but they are specific. I no longer can cite the UCMJ, but it was in there.

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"Remember that active duty soldiers can't tell you if they hate the President" [View all] orangecrush Oct 4 OP

Retired military will tell you what active duty are thinking and feeling. Irish_Dem Oct 4 #1

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Yes what she is saying is correct. Irish_Dem Oct 4 #4

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If they obey illegal orders TommyT139 Oct 4 #2

It's not only no excuse, it's a court martial offense. mucholderthandirt Oct 5 #7

It is ... TommyT139 Oct 5 #9

They can't be in uniform, or putting out that they represent the military. mucholderthandirt Oct 5 #6

Thanks orangecrush Oct 5 #8