Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines are not political props.
Whether announcing a new strategy at West Point or proclaiming Mission Accomplished on the deck of the Abraham Lincoln, politicians regardless of party need to stop this practice. It is disingenuous to our democratic principles as it gives the appearance of a stamp of approval by the military of the President’s policies.
It is wrong, as those in uniform have only one choice to salute and execute the President’s policies—they are not free to dispute the policies of their political leadership. (Yes I know they do have other choices they can resign or disobey and face courts martial.)
