Do you believe that these West Point first classman are violating the UCMJ by making a political statement while in uniform?

Absolutely!!!!! they are blatantly in Violation of the Regulations

Dishonorable discharges for all involved. No exceptions.

West Point Cadets are subject to UCMJ unlike ROTC Cadets who are only when on active duty for training.

This is clearly prejudicial to good order and discipline. It is clearly a political statement made in uniform. It is therefore a breech of the honor code and the UCMJ.

The reason they won't be disciplined as white cadets would for supporting an equally controversial white cause is the color of their skin.

We've trained our NCOs and Officers to look the other way when soldiers of a minority violate regulations and laws because of the stigma of the EO complaint that invariably immoderately follows any such charge. Doesn't have to be true, doesn't have to have any merit - just the complaint and the NCO or Officer will thereafter be scrutinized severely for every action.

Everything from braids, to make-up, to disrespect are overlooked regularly when committed by soldiers of color. I'm retired I have no one to whom I answer I can tell the truth I've seen it morph over the years to damn near impotence to correct minorities.

So CSM I guess you would be equally appalled if a white Army Officer displayed a Confederate Flag in some fashion-A flag that represents slavery and racism to some

OK ... here is another view. It makes NO difference in what they intended the picture to be! It is the perception of what the picture means. I don't' care if its 1 of 16 or so photos. I don't care how hard life is/was on them. They are about to Graduate West Point which means they should be able to over come obstacles. An Perception is Reality!! Graduates from West Point are promoted first. West Point Graduates usually go on to Lead the Military. What would you say if it had been a bunch of young white male cadets all holding up Confederate flags? Their would be an OUTCRY to shake al of capital hill. The President would probably be on TV saying they had been removed from West Point. Stop dancing around the issue. What they did was wrong, offensive, ill-conceived, stupid and against regulation.

I personally, As a Military Member, find the photo offensive.

why is this still out there even flournoy is gone

Well there is officially no discipline, honor, self esteem, accountability, responsibility, good order or quality leadership at West Point. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/05/11/16-west-point-cadets-raised-fist-photo-wont-be-punished.html?ESRC=army-a_160511.nl. This article shows how the superintendent cowered, was afraid to do the right thing in disciplining these cadets, it shows how the Army has become a less than quality service in which to serve. Liberalism has infected the Army so bad that leadership and regulations mean nothing. You can thank the press, the administration, congress, and a lack of concern from the leadership at West Point to do the right thing and stand firm on the core beliefs of the service. The West Point superintendent should be relieved, busted to the rank of 2LT and retired. I am appalled.

They do not deserve to graduate and become our future Officers. Now lets examine who is the racist???

BLM isn't a hate group it was created because Cops used last resort first but other cases it wasn't used even when the fuy killed 9 they walked him out with a bullet proof vest. I don't endorse racism, I been in 15.5 yrs and served beside ppl of many backgrounds. Plus being from Alabama and act up in School and the teacher pop yo ass ppl didn't care of the color you just get yo ass whoop because the "Teacher" whoop yo butt.