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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980
I'm slightly torn on this.This guy is standing up for what he believes in and can't blame him, taking orders from someone like Obama is blah.Then again, he's in the military and his job is to obey lawful orders of those above him, he doesnt need to be hung out to dry because he spoke up.an admin discharge would be fine.
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Who the commander in chief is, is irrelevant. You don't have to like the man, but you do have to respect his position. Politics are not matters for the military. Not now, not ever. Regardless if this guy likes it or not, Obama is the President of the United States of America, and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, elected by the people of the United States. This LtCol, is a commissioned officer in the armed forces of the united states. Sworn to serve, and has a duty to perform. Period. There is no more to it.
And he does need to be hung out to try. Hell, he should be crucified (metaphorically speaking) This type of horsecrap cannot be tolerated in the military. The military is NOT a democracy. They need to make an example out of him because attitudes are contagious. Bad ones unchecked can undermine morale of entire units. Nobody should EVER follow this guys example.