This article states that there has recently been legislature unanimously passed by the Senate that invalidates the "good soldier" defense in cases of sexual assault. This means that someone accused of sexual assault can no longer be defended by good service in the military or a character recommendation. This article also mentions that other sexual assault related legislature failed to pass. The failed legislature proposed taking away a commander's privilege to decided whether or not a soldier under them should be prosecuted and would give this privelege to a military judge instead.
This relates to AP Gov because it discusses new legislature that's been passed by Congress. It's really significant that the first law I mentioned was unanimously passed in the Senate. It seems like Congress has become incredibly partisan over the past few years, so it's nice to see that they can all agree on an issue.
I'm really excited to see this new legislation being passed. I think it's unfair to the victims of the sexual assault that the "good soldier" defense was an actual, valid defense. I'm sure the victims were good soldiers too, but they couldn't use that fact to prevent being assaulted, could they? I'm glad to see that steps are being taken to address the alarming number of sexual assault incidents in the military.
I think this is a good issue to bring awareness to. It is important to prosecute all of those who commit sexual assault. A character reference or good service in the army should not be an excuse to harm other people. I too am very glad that was passed, and the fact that it was passed unanimously is very significant.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good step in the right direction. Everyone needs to be safe and this legislation will help. I am glad to see that we are becoming more aware of sexual assault and are trying to stop it.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this is a huge problem and the people that are fighting for us and face danger everyday should not have to worry about the dangers
ReplyDeleteLike you stated how congress has been very partisan over the past few years and i completely agree, i'm glad we could agree on something for once thats seems to help everyone and everyone is for, very good step to becoming a more balanced congress.
ReplyDeletethis is a good step... safety is important we need to be aware of sexual assault and stop it.
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