Should a general be able to criticize or disrespect his commander in chief?

drew

Say bye bye to freedom of speech

Evolve or become extinct

No, that has always been dealt with by replacing that general.

TheDerangedGuy

You need to understand the basic concept of our nation, which is, civilian control of the armed forces. If a general could publicly disrespect the President, then it would result civilian inability to control the military, which, as you may know from worldwide examples, often lead to military coup d'etats.

Jaxa

When someone joins the military she gives up her rights under the constitution, and her rights are protected under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, freedom of speech is not included. Criticizing an officer in your chain of command is a crime under the UCMJ. This is true for a very good reason, military discipline and subordination must be maintained or the system breaks down. You have to ensure people will follow orders even when their lives are at risk.

SUBMRNR

No.

As a member of the Armed forces not even the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs can do this without repercussions. According to Article 88 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice not only is it illegal, but the offending officer can be Courts Martialed depending upon the severity and to whom the contempt was directed. This URL below spells out specifically what will happen to any Commissioned Officer no
matter their rank.
URL: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/punitivearticles/a/mcm88.htm

Punitive Articles of the UCMJ
Article 88â€”Contempt toward officials

Nice

No matter what General ,How big he is, he Will respect the President . General Eisenhower commanded the troops in WW2. He still is one of the greatest ! He never criticized on his President. He showed the Utmost respect as a leader.

Joshua W

no
obviously most of you posters have never served so i could understand how you would think firing him would be wrong. there's something called a chain-of-command and like it or not...obama is at the top

Ladyhawke

Constructive criticism in private...yes. Disrespect...and criticism in public...big no-no.

tuffy

You learn two important items in basic training (1. Uniform Code of Conduct (2. Military Chain of Command. If you disobey or refuse to recognize either you will be in a world of hurt.

kablaaaahhhhh!!!

No, Flag grade officers should not criticize or disrespect the President. But they are expected to advise him on making the best tactical/strategic decisions on military operations. Even if it means disagreeing with the presidents opinion.

Sgt Rocky

YES, LOOK AT THE TRUE UNDER LINE ISSUE......RACIAL DIFFERENCE

FBO

McChrystal's duty to the NATION was greater than his duty to the incompetent FOOL, Buckwheat.

He is even MORE a hero than he was before.

ONE TERM for the Affirmative Action FRAUD.

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