If you are a SM and it is known by your social media account do you think you should post your political views online?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:13:30 -0400

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 28 at 2014 3:28 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:28:30 -0400

We represent the armed forces 24/7 while in uniform. Freedom of speech comes after we hang up our uniform for the last time. There is a difference with freedom of speech and bashing the current chain of command( President, VP, C of Staff, etc) yet that seems to go unchecked all the time. Not the way I was brought up through the ranks.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Oct 28 at 2014 3:58 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:58:59 -0400

Slippery slope 1LT Private RallyPoint Member. Like SFC Mark Merino said, there is a difference between freedom of speech and bashing the Chain of Command. One of the problems is that some do not know the difference and regularly cross that line and slide down that slope. Personally, I make it a point to not get into political debates in on-line forums. Come to think about it, I rarely talk politics...

Response by TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn made Oct 28 at 2014 5:02 PM

TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:02:14 -0400

thanks