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> Joining the military means giving up most of your civilian rights laid out in the Bill of Rights, in exchange for pay and training. This isn't true. I didn't
by rascul 4y ago
> Joining the military means giving up most of your civilian rights laid out in the Bill of Rights, in exchange for pay and training.
This isn't true. I didn't lose my rights when I was enlisted. There are more rules and responsibilities but the rights weren't removed.
- landemva 4y agoUCMJ does not have civilian protections of civilian courts (though it may questionable what really still exists there). No, you don't have the right of free speech in the military. Though apparently dresses are now ok.
- rascul 4y agoHow do you not have the right of free speech in the military? This does not match my experience. Edit: My experience in the military is of course not complete. It's very possible I'm missing something.
- landemva 4y agoEven when on leave, a person can be reprimanded for publicly speaking against a commander order. Write a letter to a newspaper editor about a policy you find disagreeable, and get ready for a reprimand. And the courts aren't civilian.
- rascul 4y agoI did note that there are more rules and responsibilities. I would be interested to see the article in the UCMJ or any court cases which cover your examples, though.