Effects of Technology
Despite this change in direction in regard to military expression issues, numerous instances of military free speech conflicts continue to be reported. Much of this relates to easy access to the Internet, blogs, and digital cameras available for use by service members while deployed to a combat zone. This has prompted the military to takes steps at limiting the use of blogs by requiring the consent of individual commanders. Many soldiers report being confused by military anti-protest rules that "seem haphazard and subjective."
Political speech, to include being active in a political party, also has become an issue as the Internet and email permits easier participation despite rules against such activity.
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