Thread by @Karnythia

Tired of people telling me troops fight to defend the flag or the anthem. So, let's have a quick thread of the oath of enlistment. Ready?

I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will 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; and that I will obey the orders of the

President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military

Justice. So help me God." That's our oath. That's our whole oath. And we even have a "lawful order" caveat to that oath. No flags. No songs

I have sworn that oath several times as a soldier & later as a civilian employee of the federal government. Now go read the Constitution.

Then read the Bill of Rights. The whole thing. All 10 Amendments. Pay careful attention to the wording of the First Amendment.

Then stop pretending that my service had anything to do with the flag or the anthem. I served with honor if not distinction.

I will kneel next to you. Hold the flag while you burn it (that's how flags are supposed to be retired by the way), because I served you.

I never served a piece of fabric. Or a song. I'm not offended by people protesting by kneeling or raising a fist or whatever. Protest away.

I'm a service connected disabled veteran & I am never offended by you choosing to #TakeTheKnee