To: Lancey Howard; RedRover
"The U.S. military must remain apolitical at all times," wrote Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "It is and must always be a neutral instrument of the state, no matter which party holds sway."
This is only technically correct.
An soldier can campaign for any candidate provided they don't do it in uniform or on government time.
Also, they are free to discuss and share opinions with anyone at any time.
12 posted on
05/26/2008 9:11:09 PM PDT by
xzins
(Retired Army Chaplain -- Those denying the War was Necessary Do NOT Support the Troops!)
To: xzins
God give them the strength, Chaplin.
I remember when politics meant nothing to me and found out the headway what it could do to me.
32 posted on
05/26/2008 10:35:19 PM PDT by
BIGLOOK
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