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maxrandb

(17,493 posts)
10. It's going to take more than that
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 09:26 AM
Jan 2021

I agree with your sentiments exactly, but we need to do more than "urge" veterans to uphold their oath.

Any retired veteran who took part in this insurrection MUST be recalled to active duty and face a Court Martial.

If convicted, those retired veterans should be stripped of all rank, privilege, awards and benefits, dishonorably discharged, and given significant confinement in Federal Prison.

In addition, although rare, veterans that are receiving retainer pay, or other VA Benefits can have that pay and entitlements revoked for certain felony convictions.

It's not enough to "request" that retired veterans honor the standards required when they accepted retired and retainer pay...they must understand that there are consequences for failing to do so.

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This retired Marine wholeheartedly agrees with you. dware Jan 2021 #1
Semper fidelis my brother RealityCheque Jan 2021 #2
Back atcha brother. nt dware Jan 2021 #5
You betcha RealityCheque Jan 2021 #9
K&R! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #3
Get thee to the greatest page malaise Jan 2021 #4
Oh forgive me for what I'm thinking or fill in the blanks RealityCheque Jan 2021 #6
You're not the only one thinking that malaise Jan 2021 #7
My guess is more are thinking that.. RealityCheque Jan 2021 #8
It's going to take more than that maxrandb Jan 2021 #10
I couldn't agree more RealityCheque Jan 2021 #11
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