Supporters of the NYPD have pointed out throughout the back-turning that their officers feel upset at Mayor de Blasio and others, that they feel they are less safe because of the comments of politicians. This is one more example of one of the most irritating tendencies of unionized police forces today – a recurring demand that they receive the same attitude of respect for authority given to the United States military, without any of the responsibility and duty that comes with it. A poll last week found that a mere 15 percent of active duty service members approve of President Obama – understandable, considering his many policy decisions and a laundry list of questionable choices.But is the American military turning their backs on the Commander in Chief? Showing contempt for him? Going AWOL with the endorsement of their superiors? Shirking their duty? Booing and jeering at him at a graduation ceremony? No. They, after all, are not unionized.
As I have been saying....
Nonsense: The military is under the UCMJ and members would face big consequences for any disrespect to the CIC. Police officers on the other hand are civilians with all the rights and protections of any US citizen.
They have every right to turn their backs to him. If it were me, I would turn my back, drop my pants and show him my Happy Gilmore. If members of the military had the same rights they would have done the same to Obama.
No, but they should. Were I still in the Army, I definitely would show as much contempt for Caliph Hussein as I could.