Posted on Jul 19, 2019
Are offensive decals allowed on POVs on military installations?
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Are sexual/offensive decals/bumper stickers allowed on SM povs on military installations? Let's say a SM has a decal that reads, "Milf Hunter" or "I love sushi" on their POV is that allowed on post? In the recent case of State of Florida vs Webb, the supreme court ruled that offensive decals are constitutional protected under the 1st amendment. Is their any regulation regarding POVs and offensive material on them? Cant seem find any while trying to help in the search for it. Any thoughts? Your 1st amendment doesnt evaporate the second you drive onto base.
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Within reason and certain guidelines, you have the right to plaster whatever you want on your personally owned vehicle. Your Commander also has the right to tell you to remove them or park said vehicle outside the installation and walk to your appointed place of duty.
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A person enters the military, their rights change. Certain rights are infringed on and the courts have upheld this.
What is Free Speech protected for a civilian may likely not be for a service member. Never assume otherwise. A military member is bound by the UCMJ, DOD and Military regulations of which there are a plethora.
An enlisted member is a public employee, not a private citizen. Choose carefully which hill you choose to try to take, it may be the one you die on.
What is Free Speech protected for a civilian may likely not be for a service member. Never assume otherwise. A military member is bound by the UCMJ, DOD and Military regulations of which there are a plethora.
An enlisted member is a public employee, not a private citizen. Choose carefully which hill you choose to try to take, it may be the one you die on.
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Are they allowed on installations? Yes. Are they allowed on the vehicle of a servicemember? That is up to the Commander.
Once upon a time I had to duct tape over my bumper sticker that said "Honk if you haven't slept with Clinton." It was determined to be derogatory to the President (rightly so) and thus a violation ofUCMJ. I was allowed to keep my "I'm not wearing underwear" bumper sticker, despite it's poor taste, because it didn't technically violate any rules (other than the rules of decorum). These days I wouldn't have either, but back then I was a young, dumb Private.
Once upon a time I had to duct tape over my bumper sticker that said "Honk if you haven't slept with Clinton." It was determined to be derogatory to the President (rightly so) and thus a violation ofUCMJ. I was allowed to keep my "I'm not wearing underwear" bumper sticker, despite it's poor taste, because it didn't technically violate any rules (other than the rules of decorum). These days I wouldn't have either, but back then I was a young, dumb Private.
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