When I entered the military service 35 years ago, I took an oath ” to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same”. All public officials swear a similar oath when they are admitted to their elected or appointed office. When I entered public employment, I gave up many of the rights that employees in the private sector are entitled to have.
From my first encounter with Drill Sergeant Poindexter to my briefings with General Casey, I was reminded that I represented the US Government 24 hours per day 7 days each week. My actions all reflect on my country both positively and negatively. I was informed that I have no off duty time. I have no private life. I agreed to this when I raised my right hand and took the oath.
Legislators also take the oath. When they make a spectacle of their lives and then lie about it, doesn’t that affect the country to which they swore allegiance? Who can trust a liar? It matters not what he lied about, he is a proven liar.
In the military, a DUI, an adulterous affair or associating with the wrong organization are “private” issues in a civilian job. In the military, I can be discharged from service and may face loss of pension or other judicial action. While this seems wrong by private sector employees, it is expected of government employees.
What we as voters should be loudly asking is why do the liberals exempt other liberals from the oath they took? Why do liberals get a pass with no consequences? What happened to all of those swamps that were supposed to be drained?
Randy recently retired from the Army with the rank of Colonel. His military specialty was environmental science and civil affairs. Randy has completed his doctorate of management and has become involved in local politics.