Active Military members speaking out against Iraq war.

[GIJANE]

We may have an opinion about the war in Iraq, however as a military member our opinion should not be vocalized while we are at work or as a voice of dissension. It can cause a lot of issues and you may be labeled a conscientious objector and subject to UCMJ. As a former active duty member and current reservist, I have an opinion about it, however I just don't talk about it while I am in a military setting.
We can disagree with it, but the fact remains that if you are deployed you have to go and honor your oath and contract as a servicemember

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by GIJANE

It can cause a lot of issues and you may be labeled a conscientious objector and subject to UCMJ.

I think, and I could be wrong, that most people sign up to fight for their country justly. I would take the punishment that comes along with stating the truth: this war is wrong, expensive, and the agenda of certain members of the White house and not the general public.

These men/women know the risk their taking and I fully commend them for speaking out.

[AXEAM]

Originally Posted by _Opi_

I think, and I could be wrong, that most people sign up to fight for their country justly. I would take the punishment that comes along with stating the truth: this war is wrong, expensive, and the agenda of certain members of the White house and not the general public.

These men/women know the risk their taking and I fully commend them for speaking out.

I have to agree w/Opi. If this war was against a country involved w/ 9-11 that would be one thing but to be expected to fight & die b/c of a bunch of mis-information & lies is something totally different. Then when one remembers that too little forces were sent & that the equipment was sub-standard to the point that some troops were forced to request that their parents provide them w body armour......I think a little venting is in order.