Proposal: Veterans and Active Duty March for Ron Paul

[David West]

Those of us who are more than a couple hours away should try to coordinate a bit. Maybe try to figure out a conveniently located and reasonably priced hotel that everyone could stay at. It'd make things like splitting cabs a heck of a lot easier and for those of us travelling a long way who will end up staying in D.C. two or three days it'd be nice to meet some fellow pilgrims to kill time and hang out with. If any locals with a good knowledge of the area have any suggestions I'd be very thankful to hear them!

 

[Ekrub]

Curious if someone could give me an answer, why don't first amendment rights apply to active duty military, even in uniform?

 

[Austrian Econ Disciple]

Yes... if you are on active duty, you are subject to this 24/7 as well any other standing order; however, Reserve and Guard units (not on active duty) play by different rules... they may participate, but NOT IN UNIFORM. This would also apply to a person who is discharged, but still under Inactive Ready Reserve status (IRR). In other words, they are still contractually obligated.

I am IRR, and would go in Service Dress Blues, but since I live so far away it would be a waste of resources for me to be there sadly. Good luck to everyone close enough to go! Do us proud.

 

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Curious if someone could give me an answer, why don't first amendment rights apply to active duty military, even in uniform?

I'd assume you sign away some rights when you join.

 

[LiveForHonortune]

Up and Adam.

Called my military bros. DC, prepare your **us.

 

[Occam's Banana]

Curious if someone could give me an answer, why don't first amendment rights apply to active duty military, even in uniform?

Given undeclared wars, the PATRIOT Act, NDAA, assassination of American citizens, etc., etc. ad nauseum, the best answer to your question seems to be:

"For the same reason that NONE of the rights in the Bill of Rights apply to *anyone* anymore."

I'd assume you sign away some rights when join.

That's probably one of the "explanations" you'd get from the "system" - but according to the Declaration of Independence (which is supposed to be every bit as binding on the U.S. government as the Constitution itself), rights are "unalienable" and *cannot* be signed away or transferred. Not that that matters to the "system" anymore (if it ever did).

 

[Krugerrand]

Given undeclared wars, the PATRIOT Act, NDAA, assassination of American citizens, etc., etc. ad nauseum, the best answer to your question seems to be:

"For the same reason that NONE of the rights in the Bill of Rights apply to *anyone* anymore."



That's probably one of the "explanations" you'd get from the "system" - but according to the Declaration of Independence (which is supposed to be every bit as binding on the U.S. government as the Constitution itself), rights are "unalienable" and *cannot* be signed away or transferred. Not that that matters to the "system" anymore (if it ever did).

and now, these are deemed terrorist words:

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

 

[AFPVet]

Given undeclared wars, the PATRIOT Act, NDAA, assassination of American citizens, etc., etc. ad nauseum, the best answer to your question seems to be:

"For the same reason that NONE of the rights in the Bill of Rights apply to *anyone* anymore."



That's probably one of the "explanations" you'd get from the "system" - but according to the Declaration of Independence (which is supposed to be every bit as binding on the U.S. government as the Constitution itself), rights are "unalienable" and *cannot* be signed away or transferred. Not that that matters to the "system" anymore (if it ever did).

Correct. First, our rights are not given to us by the Constitution; rather, they restrict the government from infringing upon those rights—and the rights not explicitly enumerated. Secondly, with the latest "activity", it would seem that none of our rights—which we have as free beings—are protected by the Constitution anymore.

 

[ArtThouVirtuous]

buuuuuuuump

http://www.facebook.com/events/192677970828185/

 

[FreedomFighter1776]

I'll be there, getting the word out and hope to see all of you there!

 

[brushfire]

I'd assume you sign away some rights when you join.

You become property of the DOD.