Do you encourage your personnel to vote?

1SG DeyShuan Shepherd — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:18:52 -0500

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2013 8:23 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:23:50 -0500

You bet I do. It's a right we protect and a right we should actively participate in. We may be restricted in what we can say/do while in uniform, but our right to vote is fundamental. I have been a voting assistance officer (VAO) and understanding the process is something every leader should know.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2013 7:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 07:03:56 -0500

Absolutely, it is not only a right, but a responsibility.

One just has to be careful so as to not project one's own personal bias or preference.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2013 7:04 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 07:04:16 -0500

Absolutely, it is not only a right, but a responsibility.

One just has to be careful so as to not project one's own personal bias or preference.

Response by SSG Zachery Mitchell made Nov 5 at 2013 7:08 PM

SSG Zachery Mitchell — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 19:08:39 -0500

I always encourage my subordinates to vote. I am a firm believe that if you don't vote then you gave up your right to bitch about the leaders running our country.

Response by SFC James Baber made Jan 4 at 2014 9:36 PM

SFC James Baber — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 21:36:24 -0500

Always, I emphasize to them that you have no right to complain about the path of the country or the leaders if you don't exercise your responsibility to vote to make a change or continue down the same path.