Instead of looking like what he should have (as shown in the image) He was wearing the Uniform shirt and pants as if they were reagular every day clothing. His shirt was untucked, he was not wearing regulation uniform belt, instead of service shoes he had black and read sneakers, and instead of a cover he had a black and read ball cap.
So back to the topic Do American citizens have the right to be angry about the way some one who (in a form) represents our county and how he/she looks?
As a former serviceman (Airborne All the Way) I do take offense to a SERVICE person who is actually on duty disgacing the uniform and in most cases if seen could be brought up on charges for doing so. If we had more infomation as to what you actally saw, ie teenager wearing his brothers old uniform, retired vet making a political statement by his dress, etc. then we would be able to pass better judgement. Overall any disgrace to the uniform makes me a little angry but what can a person do when the SUPREME COURT ruled that anyone can burn OUR FLAG as freedom of speech. God Bless the USA.
maloney, there is an entire thread devoted to that subject of burning the flag, and I suggest you look up the case of Texas v. Johnson
Apparently you misunderstood. Maloney wasn't saying anything directly for or against that particular form of expression. What was doing is drawing parallels between the misrepresentation of the US military uniform and the destruction of the US flag as protected freedoms. While both are offensive to some, both are constitutionally protected rights and thus those who are offended have no legal recourse, unless of course the offender is currently in service in the US military, in which case both behaviors are punishable under the UCMJ.
Overall any disgrace to the uniform makes me a little angry but what can a person do when the SUPREME COURT ruled that anyone can burn OUR FLAG as freedom of speech. God Bless the USA.
Sorry to disagree, MRWalker, but if you note the overall tone of this passage, then you can clearly interperate maloney as being directly against that form of free speech of burning the flag, and wearing a US Army uniform slopilly.
Sorry to disagree, MRWalker, but if you note the overall tone of this passage, then you can clearly interperate maloney as being directly against that form of free speech of burning the flag, and wearing a US Army uniform slopilly.
Surely he's against it. He stated that he's offended by it, as am I. However as servicemen we stood in defense of these rights, regardless of whether we support or oppose them individually. What I was pointing out is that he was using flag burning as a parallel, not a separate topic of discussion, and thus your referring him to the flag burning/freedom of speech thread was not needed.
Okay, I simply misunderstood what you had posted before I responded to your post.
Back on topic. Sure it is okay to be offended, but do we know the circumstances? If the OP could please describe the senario in which this marine was wearing his uniform in a slovenly manner.
If we could actually see a picture of the person in question, because if the uniform shirt is a teensy bit untucked then I won't be offended. However, if s/he is wearing it with blatant disrespect for the uniform then I would be mad.
It wasnt tucked in at all. It was litteraly being worn like every day clothing.
Okay, but was it dirty, was he using it as a napkin at McDonald's or something? Because if the soldier was wearing it like street clothes, than I would be a teensy upset, but if it looked like a homeless man's shirt than I would be offended.
Lets not forget that some Veterans comeback poor, hurt, disabled, emotionally disturbed, and find no help at all. If someone loses a left leg for me, I don't care if they take a crap on their uniform, I really don't.
Now, if they'e out somewhere in the world on a parade and representing our nation, I don't think anyone would be too happy with their being sloppy -- it's just against what a soldier is, you know
They were hanging out with there buddies in khacki shorts, long white tees, and long black socks...
Alright I think I get the image, but was this in an out of the way place, or was it in a crowded airport, or what?
I'm alright with him/her wearing a ball cap, but wearing regular shoes in a uniform is downright...well offensive. But if it was an out of the way place, then I'm sure he wasn't trying to be noticed. If it was in a crowded airport than I'm sure people would make a fuss over this.
