If the Pentagon really recalls Mark Kelly to prosecute him, what precedent does that set for the free speech for all veterans?
Mark Kelly, the former astronaut turned U.S. Senator, is suddenly the subject of a potential Pentagon recall. The question on Reddit is: if the military can yank a high‑profile veteran back into court‑minded duty, does that mean every retired service member can be hauled in for saying the wrong thing? Let’s dive into the comments and see what the internet thinks.
Well they better go after Pete Hegscotch for his million affairs he had which are counter to UCMJ
“If Mark’s getting hauled in, I’m calling out the entire chain of command for their extra affairs.”
How about for the dozens of murdered Venezuelans in violation of US and international law?
“If the Pentagon is pulling veterans, maybe they’ll start a campaign against all those who’ve killed people in the name of liberty.”
It doesn't set a precedent for “all” veterans, it's to publicly punish a prominent veteran for saying “nasty” (truthful) things about the Dear Leader. Just like James Comey and Letitia James, though we've seen how well that turned out. (So far).
“Mark’s case is a one‑off political stunt, not a blanket crackdown on free speech.”
Trump has made tying up his opponents in legal matters business as usual, no matter how frivolous. After all, he’s not the one footing the bill.
“The real question is, who’s paying for all these courtroom shenanigans?”
I disagree – regardless of how it turns out, it does set a precedent. I assure you that there are everyday retired veterans who aren’t speaking up for exactly this reason.
“You can’t ignore the ripple effect – one veteran’s case can make the whole veteran community nervous.”
TL;DR
Mark Kelly’s potential Pentagon recall has the Reddit community wondering if this is a one‑off political play or the start of a “Retired Veterans: No Free Speech Allowed” campaign. Comments range from “Let’s blame every other veteran for their affairs” to “This is just a political stunt” – and somewhere in the middle, people are still terrified that any outspoken veteran could end up in court. The verdict? We’re still waiting for the official press release, but the internet is already drafting a petition to get a lifetime supply of legal defense funds.