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Sailor says Navy punished her for not standing for 'Star Spangled Banner'
New York Times ^ | September 22, 2016 | WITW Staff

Posted on 09/22/2016 7:25:38 PM PDT by kevcol

Ervin explained in her Facebook post that on September 19, "while in uniform, I made the conscious decision to not stand for the Star Spangled Banner because I feel like a hypocrite, singing about 'land of the free' when, I know that only applies to some Americans." Ervin said in the post that she was punished by Navy officials and that the "equipment I need to do my Naval job" was taken away.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: blm; military; nationalanthem; navy; protest; usn
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To: kevcol

Throw her ass OUT. She took an oath.


81 posted on 09/22/2016 8:32:02 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: kevcol

IDIOT.


82 posted on 09/22/2016 8:32:30 PM PDT by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: kevcol

She wants to judge America as a whole by the relatively few times it fails to live up to its ideals - she should be judged in her job performance by the times she fails, not how successful she is - at least then she won’t last long and the military can be rid of her.....


83 posted on 09/22/2016 8:39:48 PM PDT by Intolerant in NJ
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To: NorthMountain

Nothing about that picture surprises me
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+1. You beat me to it.


84 posted on 09/22/2016 8:39:59 PM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat (The Democrats are so lacking in class, especially the avant-garde.)
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To: ladyjane

Just wait for the book or video deal. If the Navy does the right thing and sends her to the brig or discs her a miss and kicks her out she’ll be speaking at BLM events.

In a world with Soros and his minions, eroding respect for the traditions and institutions of the USA can pay well.

Can’t wait for President Trump.


85 posted on 09/22/2016 8:41:15 PM PDT by M1911A1 (It would have been Hillary vs. Jeb! with no Trump in the race.)
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To: AndyJackson

I wonder what her rate is and what “equipment” was taken away to prevent her from doing her job. Also, it’s unclear to me if she is active duty, as she is referred to as a “reservist.” I’m wondering if she was at a reserve center doing drills, or if she is actually active and is nearing the end of a first enlistment.


86 posted on 09/22/2016 8:46:08 PM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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She was “singing” the anthem?

You don’t sing the anthem, you stand st attention if you in formation whilst those in command salute. If you are not in formation you come to attention face the national ensign and render a salute.

Singing? What the....


87 posted on 09/22/2016 8:50:23 PM PDT by Clutch Martin
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To: NorthMountain

BCD at the very least, DISHONORABLE would be more appropriate.


88 posted on 09/22/2016 8:58:30 PM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: Enterprise

E5 according to her collar devices


89 posted on 09/22/2016 9:07:45 PM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: AndyJackson

Unfortunately she’s a reservist. Otherwise she could count on restriction, extra duty and a suspended bust to next lower grade, and I’m betting she’d be assigned to assist in executing both morning and evening colors. Any problems and, as you stated, ‘it gets more serious and escalates rapidly’. Next trip to CO’s Mast and she could leave as an E-3. For an Intelligence Specialist, she’s not particularly bright. Just read she’s claiming the Navy revoked her clearance, which effectively ends her career as an IS. Smart move by Navy if true.


90 posted on 09/22/2016 9:09:11 PM PDT by GreyHoundSailor
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To: Secret Agent Man

Yep.

Dishonorable discharge poster child.

After 10 yrs in Levonworth.


91 posted on 09/22/2016 9:10:46 PM PDT by SirLurkedalot (10/10/51-7/7/16 RIP Dad, I'll be missing you until I cross over to Eternity)
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To: AndyJackson

I know what her rank is, I am wondering what her job specialty is.


92 posted on 09/22/2016 9:11:39 PM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: blueunicorn6

LOL. Great comment.


93 posted on 09/22/2016 9:12:34 PM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (The Confederate Flag is the new "N" word.)
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To: Enterprise

She is in school for some kind of technical training.

Probably she isn’t doing well and this is her way out.


94 posted on 09/22/2016 9:12:59 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: Da Coyote

Why did she enlist?


95 posted on 09/22/2016 9:14:12 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I Love Bull Markets!!!)
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To: ladyjane

That’s possible. I wonder now if she is actually active duty, or if she is at a two week school for her active duty for training. (ACDUTRA)


96 posted on 09/22/2016 9:17:34 PM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: GreyHoundSailor

Thanks for the info. Agree, her clearance should be revoked and she should be reassigned to other duties until such time as her enlistment is up.


97 posted on 09/22/2016 9:19:31 PM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: kevcol

Dishonorable discharge... immediately.


98 posted on 09/22/2016 9:24:41 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: kevcol

Six years in the brig followed by a dishonorable discharge.


99 posted on 09/22/2016 9:38:13 PM PDT by bgill (From the CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola")
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To: kevcol

Convenience of the government discharge. Thank you for your interest in national defense. Goodbye.


100 posted on 09/22/2016 9:54:55 PM PDT by Ronin (Blackface or bolt-ons, it's the same fraud. - Norm Lenhart)
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