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1 posted on 11/13/2003 6:34:36 PM PST by Spacemonkey1023
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To: Spacemonkey1023
In the UCMJ, a person can be limited regarding some "Liberties", but not "Rights". Example: A person in uniform, on post, cannot campaign for a political cause, party or candidate. However, off post and out of uniform a member of the military can attend a peaceful political assembly. You may not say anything derogatory about the President, your "Commander-in-Chief", but you may vote against him at the next election. It is the "Citizen Soldier" concept and its "duality" that can be confusing.

The military, by necessity must restrict or limit some of persons liberties - this you agree to when you join - but the military may not, ultimately deny a person their Constitutional Rights such as the right to deny self incrimination or the right to a speedy trial, or the right to be punished in a manner that is not cruel or unusual.

By the way, correct me if I'm wrong but in your enlistment papers there's a clause to the effect that "any assignment offered will be subject to the needs of the Navy/Marine Corps/Army/Air Force?"

Exactly.

2 posted on 11/14/2003 11:13:28 PM PST by elbucko
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3 posted on 12/13/2003 7:10:56 AM PST by optimistically_conservative (Clinton's Penis Endorses Dean: Beware the Dean Mujahideen)
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