USA Today op-ed: Stop Air Force lockdown of public discussion
In a USA Today op-ed, Maribel Jarzabek, a former military lawyer takes commanders to task for trying trying to keep servicmembers from speaking with members of Congress, and launching criminal investigations against those who have spoken out in support of victims of rape and sexual assault in the military:
When commanders pick and choose which “personal views” are allowed, they undermine good order and discipline, military readiness and threaten unit cohesion. It is critical that our brave men and women in uniform are able to trust their commanders. But that trust flies out the window when military leaders accuse airmen of treason for speaking with members of Congress, and criminal investigations are launched against military lawyers speaking up for sexual assault victims. All service members should be able to share their unique perspective, not just those with which the military brass agree. Americans deserve to hear the truth.
