Marine’s Facebook page criticizing Obama is back after fueling free speech debate
By APThursday, April 15, 2010
Marine back on Facebook after fueling debate
SAN DIEGO — A Camp Pendleton Marine has relaunched his Facebook page after taking it down briefly when his criticism of President Barack Obama grabbed the attention of his superior and fueled a free speech debate among the military.
Sgt. Gary Stein says he decided to relaunch his Armed Forces Tea Party page after meeting with base lawyers Wednesday.
The 24-year-old Marine says he was asked by his superiors to review the Pentagon’s directive on political activities after he criticized Obama’s health care reform efforts and was then invited to discuss his views on MSNBC.
The American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter urging the Marine Corps to protect Stein’s rights.
Information from: The San Diego Union-Tribune.
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