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TagsBY WENDY EKUA QUANSAH
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
For nine-year Marine veteran Sgt. Gary Stein it may be time to make his Facebook page private, or deactivate "The Armed Forces Tea Party."
Stein's alleged political comments have led to an investigation that could possibly result in his dismissal.
Stein candidly criticized President Obama on combat orders as well as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta about Syria, the Los Angeles Times reports.
According to USA Today, Stein is baffled by the claims.
"I'm completely shocked that this is happening," he told the Associated Press. "I've done nothing wrong. I've only stated what our oath states: That I will defend the Constitution, and that I will not follow unlawful orders. If that's a crime, what is America coming to?"
Huffington Post says Stein launched the page to exercise his freedom of speech rights, encouraging fellow service members to do the same.
But Stein was involved in a similar incident at Camp Pendleton in 2010 and voluntarily deleted his opinions about Obama’s health care plan after his superiors requested him to. Stein would eventually relaunch the page, however.
According to the Times, the allegations made against Stein go against The Uniform Code of Military Justice, which forbid uniformed personnel from sponsoring political clubs or engaging in conversation that openly criticize a political party or movement. This includes scornful words against the president or defense secretary.
The Corps said, "After reviewing the findings of the preliminary inquiry, the commander decided to address the allegations through administrative action.”
As of Wednesday, he was removed from his job at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot in San Diego and instead given a position that doesn’t involve the use of a computer. He plans to argue the charges.
Search your soul deep before answering because this questions separates American military from cold blooded killers. We as Vets respect the Office of Presidency but remember they are common men just like the rest of us. Some let power go to their heads (Nixon). This Administration challenges our Constitution (which we swore to defend) monthly and chooses to disobey some of our laws (immigration). That gives us the right to question motives/leadership. If it is a mission to defend America, freedom, and Americans follow orders to a T. It is blind, no moral compass, no right from wrong military that follows blindly leaders right into dictatorships. Our military is different from dictatorial nations because we do have a moral compass, respect for ourselves as Americans. For God and Country.
teabaggers are sub human vermin.