Isn't this a bit harsh?

[Lily]

Someone else falls victim to Facebook.

www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/25/gary-stein-marine-obama-facebook_n_1453031.html?ncid=webmail1

www.cnn.com/2012/04/25/us/marine-obama/?hpt=hp_t3

[thetourist]

I thought it was. As our Kenyan in Chief, the President took an oath to defend the Constitution. That also means the parts of the document to which he disagrees. Part of that issue defends the right of unpopular speech.

Lots of Americans believe BHO did nothing but make a bad situation worse. He lamented a two-front war. We now have a five front war. He berated big oil, and now gas prices will climb to unprecedented heights this summer. Unemployment is up, not down, and most serious among miniorites.

In other words, the Bush era has become "the golden years."

If I can say that, then a Marine can say it. And if BHO is truly a President, then I'm sure he's had a few moments to peruse the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and The Federalist Papers.

[Richard]

Apr 26, 2012 8:55:09 GMT -5 thetourist said:

If I can say that, then a Marine can say it.

You better be careful, the NSA may be tracking your post ;D

Looks like the ACLU agrees with you. www.kpbs.org/news/2012/apr/04/aclu-joins-anti-obama-marines-fight-dismissal/

I think it was dumb of him to do. Obviously the freedoms that once existed in this country, no longer do.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkWZz9G48IQ It is interesting that this Bill was supported by BOTH parties. Imagine the outcry by Liberals when they can no longer demonstrate when the GOP holds Executive power.

A little more on H. R. 347: www.aclu.org/blog/free-speech/ready-occupy-what-you-need-know-about-hr-347-criminalizing-protest-law

Times are changing.

[Lily]

I find this story particularly disturbing and puzzling since the US has excellent laws in place to protect individual rights. I'm thinking now, of The Miranda Rights, which (unfortunately) have not been adopted in other Western nations, Canada included. I just don't think that marine should be booted out, with a dishonourable discharge, after nine years of exemplary service, because of his remarks on Facebook.

kempton.wordpress.com/2010/10/09/no-miranda-rights-in-canada-supreme-court/

[thetourist]

richard said:

You better be careful, the NSA may be tracking your post ;D

Too late. I'm already on a gang task force list for being a member in a motorcycle club.

BTW, when you know they're listening it's easier to just speak your mind. What are they going to do, put more bugs in your house?

[Lily]

That's a shame, Tourist. Only a small percentage of Motor Cycle clubs are involved in criminal activity, and because of the few everyone gets a bad name. In fact, it's gotten to the point that anyone who even owns a motor bike is suspect.

www.motorcyclevestsden.com/finding-and-joining-the-right-motorcycle-club-for-you/

[thetourist]

Apr 27, 2012 18:45:34 GMT -5 Lily said:

That's a shame, Tourist. Only a small percentage of Motor Cycle clubs are involved in criminal activity

Yeah, it's troubling because we've always had a good rep here, and even rode with The Blue Knights. Our Sheriff is a friend of mine, and he came up through the ranks as a Motor Officer--that's what they call motorcycle cops here. They give them the name 'motor' but not the 'cycle' suffix.

Eh, I've always been a bad boy. And at this stage of my life nothing is going to change.