When a soldier joins the armed forces, he or she agrees to abide by military law — these rules and regulations are meant to ensure good order and discipline in the military. But what about when it comes to free speech? By putting on a uniform, does a soldier surrender his or her First Amendment rights? More and more soldiers are posting their thoughts and feelings in online diaries or blogs, but military officials worry that sensitive information could make its way onto the Internet. Tune in to this edition of Justice Talking as we examine whether our fighting men and women have a right to free speech, from blog posts to protests. KEYWORDS: rights of soldiers; military rights; free speech in uniform; troops; soldier rights; soldier blogs;

[ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:54:22 -0400 ]

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