Army Officially Reprimands Soldier Who Spoke At Ron Paul Rally

Army Officially Reprimands Soldier Who Spoke At Ron Paul Rally

Reserve Corporal Jesse Thorsen says punishment “absolutely worth it”
The uniformed solider who endorsed Ron Paul during a rally in Iowa in January has been officially reprimanded by the US Army.

After being cut short during a CNN interview on January 3, Reserve Corporal Jesse Thorsen, who has served two tours in Afghanistan and was due to head back for a third, was invited on to the stage by Paul himself to address Paul’s cheering supporters.

“If there’s any man out there that’s had a vision out there, it’s definitely [Ron Paul],” Thorsen said. “His foreign policy is by far, hands down better than any other candidate’s out there, and I’m sure you all know that. We don’t need to be picking fights overseas and I think everybody else knows that, too.”

Someone within the military infrastructure did not take kindly to Thorsen’s remarks, and a move was immediately set in motion to punish the 10-year veteran for his words.
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Comment: Good for Him

 

he should have known better
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/134410p.pdf

 

http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r670_1.pdf

 

Yeah, he looks like a real brain surgeon.

 

He wanted to support paul and said it was worth it.

Our government controlled by the AAE wants to use our soldiers for their illegal wars and throw them away when they get home, they don't need their fodder getting uppity and speaking out.

 

Yep. No excuse. Doesn't matter if he spoke for the greatest man in government right now (that would be Col West of course) the law is the law.

 

Way to respect the vets. Two tours in Afghanistan, yet you think he's an idiot.

 

As for his punishment, it was warranted. Rules are rules.

 

He deserves to speak freely, but there are different laws and regulations governing soldiers than there are average citizens. He should have known better.

 

The restrictions on appearing in uniform are entirely understandable. Regardless of what you think of whichever person is currently President, they are the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. It's not a stretch to imagine why the Army does not want personnel visibly supporting one candidate over any other.

If he'd been out of uniform, more power to him.