txpotato
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http://www.newsmax.com/US/army-rotc-sexual-assault-awareness/2015/04/21/id/639911/
Saw this and really hoped it was a joke....
Saw this and really hoped it was a joke....
Exactly my thoughts...
Question for those with real military experience:
Assuming that the ROTC cadets were required to attend - whether by direct order or by the threat "negative counseling" -
Is this uniform violation?
How about using the uniform to advance a political cause?
Not that a cadet would ever broach these issues with his XO - too much of a power differential.
Showing support for sexual assault victims is not political. It's just like showing support for soldiers with PTSD or victims of domestic violence or terrorism.
Probably should steer clear of this one, but can't resist...For those that would argue that this was not a political event - from the banner page of the Walk in Her Shoes website:
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Probably should steer clear of this one, but can't resist...
First off...if you get your news from Newsmax then this is obviously going to make you lose sleep and suspect a communist conspiracy...
I went to the http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org/ and couldn't find the word political or politics anywhere. I think sexual assault awareness is anything but a political issue.
I have seen this event executed at a few schools this month. A number of the schools had the Cadets in civilian clothes, which would have been my plan if I was a PMS. Having the Cadets in uniform obviously created the opportunity for controversy.
This is an important cause, and I'm proud of the efforts across Cadet Command, and especially here at Clarkson to increase awareness regarding this issue. Every time there is an incident of sexual assault or harassment in our ranks it brings far more discredit to the organization then any poorly planned awareness effort.
Probably should steer clear of this one, but can't resist...
First off...if you get your news from Newsmax then this is obviously going to make you lose sleep and suspect a communist conspiracy...[
I went to the http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org/ and couldn't find the word political or politics anywhere. I think sexual assault awareness is anything but a political issue.
DS "marched" with his class and cadre in a WAMIHS earlier this fall. The shoes were donated, the event a highlight of Dad's weekend...photographed in campus and local papers. There was no negative press or push back from cadets. They also break uniform regs for t-shirts when they march/walk/run in supporting autism, pedi cancers, breast cancer, alzheimers and many others during his 4 years. I am very proud that my DS and his unit show support for many causes. JMHO.....
First off...if you get your news from Newsmax then this is obviously going to make you lose sleep and suspect a communist conspiracy...
Since you are quoting me in your reply...I'll try to be as charitable as possible to your reading capabilities.
The organization the runs it promotes peace, non-violence, etc....
Don't know about you guys and gals, but I always go to Reddit to confirm stories and sources.
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I'm with you. I'd vote for zero political or religious overtones to any public military displays, but good luck with that.
And this is from the "Walk in her Shoes" website....
"Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Events are political and performance art with public, personal and existential messages."