Meh...it was kind of a gag thread anyways. I mean really, a 1000 nameless boogymen claiming to be super secret squirrel special forces guys doesn't really mean jack to me if they signed a petition or not. Because they are nameless boogymen, this could easily be within the grasp of several bored 13 year old girls with internet access. Not impressed. But please don't thank me for my service, it wasn't service. I was merely another cog in the clockwork of business. An employee doing a job. A lame and scary job at that. I don't ride that pony any more thankfully. See any good movies?
Yes an E-8, impressive..however I fail to see what former rank has to do with anything. The former Master Sergeant runs the Green Beret website where the letter was posted, it's not clear he has anything to do with the letter itself. I'm questioning the validity of a censored petition..yes. Anybody can claim they are Green Beret, or are you that naive...I'm not questioning the credibility of the site operator, I'm questioning the validity of the signatures on the petition which was posted on the web site http://www.professionalsoldiers.com Plus, there are about 4,500 active duty Green Berets...even if the petition is legitimate, that's less than 25% of active duty soldiers signing it, factoring in former or retired Green Berets who were also part of the 1,000 signatures. Good day.
What's political about 2A, a provision these guys swore an oath to uphold along with the rest of the Constitution?
It's a petition regarding legislation... It's in DoD Directive 1334.10 Section 4.1.1.5 A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may: Sign a petition for a specific legislative action or a petition to place a candidate’s name on an official election ballot, if the signing does not obligate the member to engage in partisan political activity and is done as a private citizen and not as a representative of the Armed Forces. I emphasize, the text relating to "done as a private citizen." Associating yourself with the Green Berets construes your opinion represents the organization as a whole, and not just as a private citizen. If there's an issue, take it up with the Dept. of Defense. I'm merely stating the current policy towards political activities and the extent to which active duty troops may participate. This specific directive was issued February, 2008 and is currently applicable. I am in no way, shape or form saying these folks don't have an absolute right to their individual opinions expressed in the form of a petition.
How could one doubt the secret squirrel's word? Especially a patriotic secret squirrel? Thou shalt not criticize the legitimacy of the secret squirrel. ...if you do... They will kill you.
Just skimming over it, I see it calls for repeal of the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, which I suppose could be considered a technical violation. Otherwise I don't see the conflict.
