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Permalink Reply by Todd Erb on January 5, 2012 at 4:32pm Brett, to follow up on Cpl. Thorsen's story, included is partial text from Fonews story as to why he may be in trouble for speaking politically with his uniform on:
According to the Defense Department directive on political activities by military members, active duty forces are encouraged to vote and can sign petitions, serve as polling volunteers, contribute to campaigns and display political bumper stickers on their private vehicles.
However, they may not "participate in partisan political fundraising activities ... rallies, conventions (including making speeches in the course thereof), management of campaigns, or debates, either on one's own behalf or on that of another, without respect to uniform or inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement."
They also may not "speak before a partisan political gathering, including any gathering that promotes a partisan political party, candidate, or cause" or "participate in any radio, television or other program or group discussion as an advocate for or against a partisan political party, candidate or cause."
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/05/paul-earns-backing-from-...
Permalink Reply by Todd Erb on January 5, 2012 at 4:50pm Pretty much says it all, doesn't it folks. Enough said.
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