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TV Station Refuses To Air Ad About Gay Republican Soldier

Discussion in 'Current Events' started by JeffYoung, May 30, 2015.

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  1. WillReadmore

    WillReadmore Well-Known Member

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    When you wear the uniform, you are representing NOT just yourself. If you want to represent yourself, just take off the uniform.

    That direction isn't unique to the military, by the way.

    Note that members of the military have voluntarily given up certain rights.
     
    WillReadmore, May 30, 2015
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  2. PatriotNews

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    There is something wrong with that...It is against military regulations.
     
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  3. FreshAir

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    I watched the video, I saw nothing that violated regulations

    many people would be in trouble if saying on camera they were in the military were a crime

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    FreshAir, May 30, 2015
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  4. WillReadmore

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    The case in the OP concerned a political ad featuring a uniformed member of our military.

    As far as I know, the only issue was that media refused the ad.

    I would have no problem with such an ad if the guy wasn't in uniform. When a person is in uniform, they represent my country, not themselves.
     
    WillReadmore, May 30, 2015
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  5. FreshAir

    FreshAir Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    did you watch the video, he was not in uniform during the video
     
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  6. PatriotNews

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    It's a political ad. If he did the commercial without mentioning his military service, it might be okay. You are not allowed to use you uniform or military status for political campaigns. It has nothing to do with his homosexuality or gay marriage. Nobody is allowed to do it for any type of political activity.
     
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    FreshAir Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    so GOP candidates like Joni Ernst who mention their military service in their ads were violating the law?
     
    FreshAir, May 30, 2015
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  8. PatriotNews

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    No because she was the candidate. Duh.
     
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  9. Josh77

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    When you are in the militry, not former military, you cannot publicly take sides in a political debate. no protests, campaigning for a political candidate, public statements, etc. Once you are out you can do what you want.
     
    Josh77, May 30, 2015
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  10. WillReadmore

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    (damn!)
    No, I didn't see that.

    If he's not in uniform, he represents himself, doesn't he?

    I would think he would have to get pretty outrageous to overstep his rights to speech.
     
    WillReadmore, May 30, 2015
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  11. WillReadmore

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    So, you're saying it's not just the uniform - it's simply the fact that you are active military?

    For some reason I thought it was more like the police, where I think officers can express personal opinion including on political topics when not in uniform.
     
    WillReadmore, May 30, 2015
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    Why?

    Should they also run an add in support of traditional marriage if it's created by a soldier who served his country?
     
    Tahuyaman, May 30, 2015
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    I'm sure if the guy wasn't gay and it was about abortion the repubs would be lining up to get their photo ops with him eh?

    - - - Updated - - -

    John McCains ads sometimes mention he was a POW
     
    Cdnpoli, May 30, 2015
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    Seems like they are.




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  15. PatriotNews

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    Because he was the candidate...Duh!
     
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    You talked about marriage being religious.

    No. It's not. One need never enter a church to ever been married. A church of any kind.
     
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    Yes. Pretty simple answer there.

    They would be just as much in the wrong to deny a running a soldiers add if it was against gay marriage.
     
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  18. Josh77

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    correct, its not just the uniform. If I was on leave and in my home state, in civilian clothes, I would not be authorized to take part in a political protest, campaign for anybody, etc etc. Once I retire, I can do whatever I want.
     
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  19. Tahuyaman

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    Well, at least you are consistent, unless you are not being honest.

    Personally, I think being a soldier is immaterial to the situation.
     
    Tahuyaman, May 31, 2015
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    What does him being a soldier have to do with the main point of the story? Nothing.
     
    EMTdaniel86, May 31, 2015
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  21. WillReadmore

    WillReadmore Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for informing me.

    And, thanks for your service, too.
     
    WillReadmore, May 31, 2015
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    You should reread the post, I said to me it is religious. I'm very much aware not everyone feels the same way. I also said I'm aware we live in a secular society. That's why I have moral objections to same sex marriage but understand there are no legal reasons to object to same sex marriage.
     
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  23. cameron

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    Very soon the enemy will start a new war strategy against the US... they will put strong muscular troops naked on first line, and the US troops will drop their arms and run to kiss the enemy bodies...

    This issue about gays in the military is a shame. There is no respect anymore... sigh*
     
    cameron, May 31, 2015
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  24. Osiris Faction

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    The funny part is you honestly seem to believe gays weren't serving in the military before DADT was abolished.

    They were. Now they just can't be fired because of it.
     
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    It's not enough to Ignore Homosexuals today. you're chastised and persecuted by many large companies today if you don't openly and verbally support the Homosexual Agenda. It's discussed openly on the companies intranets and if your straight you better keep your mouth shut about it ,if you want to keep your job !
     
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