Do I have the right to stand in front of a military base in my old military uniform and protest the war?

Perro De Lava

If you can still stuff yourself into your uniform then be my guest..You have earned that right..

Just be sure you shield you face because someone might throw lemons at you..Maybe you can wear it to Bobs Big Boy this evening..

eastchic2001

Sure, but that would make you a pathetic loser. Why would you want to laugh at the active duty armed forces members? Get a life. And have some respect.

Mrs. Moran

Sure if you want us to throw things. That's our right.

ilovemyairmanjay

Yes, but I don't see the point in doing it. They don't really care about idiots.

SFC_Ollie

Actually , no you cannot. It is illegal to wear your Military Uniform except for official functions once you leave the service.

forgivebutdonotforget911

No.

While you do have the right to protest, you may not do it in uniform.

Why?

Because people around you and who see you will not know you are no longer in service. They will not know that your uniform is an "old" uniform and they will think it is a current uniform. What they will "see" is a person in uniform protesting. What they will think is an active duty person is protesting. You will be mis-representing your self, appearing as something you are not. You will also be using the uniform for political purposes and military people are suppose to keep out of politics when in uniform.

If you want people to know you you served during your protest, simply get a hat that says "Veteran" on it. They are easy to find at VA hospitals and military bases. Or on the internet. That way there is no way someone will be confused as to your status.

And you will not potentially bring dishonor to the uniform.

Shock and Awe

No it is against regulations to do as set forth by the DoD, but seeing as you were such a stellar servicemember, that's probably why your out and yet want to disrespect others.

Stay out of your uniform (which you should know better not to wear) and 'protest' as a civvie. You barely deserve that right as a former vet.

And if someone 'mops the floor' with you, do so at your own risk.

Good luck and knuckle up and guard your grill if you start laughing at folks like us who have lost comrades fighting. You really think everything is a political joke since you had a 'taste' of the service. It is really getting old dude.

vagabond_52773

You have the right.

Don't forget we have our rights also.

Freedom of speech goes both ways.

belairjr

I guess you have the right. but this isnt 1968. this isnt Vietnam.this isnt taking out frustrations with the current administration on the working military.write your congressman,complain on this format,but for heaven sakes,realize whose fault is what.start acting like a vet. whose proud,or dont tell people your past.

The Original Cosnipa

I lol'ed, thanks for another successful troll.

Tizzle Yizzle

No

But you have the right to suicide.

Why would you laugh at them? Even if you oppose them for whatever dumb reason you have.

You "claim" you were one of them too. you would look like a pretty big idiot to laugh at what people would think are your own people....

Perhaps if you thought things out, you might get somewhere in life, as opposed to being filled with ignorant hate.

Gem

Have some respect for yourself, for this country and the men and women who serve.

Army Wife

I think you would be protesting at the wrong place. The military is merely executing what the government tells them to do. The purpose of a protest is to change things and you will not get anything accomplished at a military base.

michael h

what is your definition of "in front of"? do you mean the main gate, even if it is illegal after the military to wear your uniform except for formal occasions, you can still wear it, but i would say someone would throw something up side your head,preferably a brick but hell go for it, just might change your mind afterwards in more ways than one:]

Mrs Cleavers hairless beaver

What would that accomplish? Do you honestly think Bush is going to see you and decide to stop the war b/c some Military reject decided to protest. Sorry you arent that special.

Candi

As one person said you cannot wear your military uniform out of service,except for special events that allow it....If you get caught protesting the war in uniform you will get in even more trouble

frichalf

as long as you are not on the military property, most places have land that are officially government property past the boundaries of the gate, so expect military police to escort you off. Do you not have anything better to do, or were you hurt by the military that bad?

NSA

Yes, you have that right. Paid for by veterans.

But, I fail to see how this is in support of our Fighting Men and Women.
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hannah b

haha on my street these anti war people were protesting so a bunch of people that there children were in the war went on the other side of the street and started protesting to support our troups and stuff haha it was sorta funny cause they were cussin each other out n stuff

Marc M

yeah, but why would you?

nikki e

See that 's the beauty of the USA....we are a FREE country...but be careful you my bite off more than you can chew and you of all people should now that if you were in the military. Your right to do that is because of those men and women and the men and women before them. I think they deserve alot more respect then that. Even if you don't believe in the war. They are soldiers following orders. Pointing and laughing at them sounds a bit childish if you ask me.

MIE

According to the US Constitution you do NOT have to be a veteran to express your opposition and many pro-military people forget this through name calling.

Study US History and concentrate on military veterans that became dissenters of conflicts with no justification from George Washington warning about a standing militia to Dwight Eisenhower's speech on the dangers of the Military-Industrial Complex.

Do a Yahoo search on this: US military veterans that became war dissenters

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