Tulsi Gabbard called up for Puna guard duty

[snorkle]

Maybe everyone in Congress should be required to serve in this manner.
GO TULSI!

[PunaMauka2]

meanwhile in the alternate universe ~

breaking news on the eve of the 2014 mid-term elections:

"President Romney called away from the Oval Office for duty in the National Guard where he will serve in his capacity as Humvee auto mechanic at Red River Army Depot, Texas. “During this time, he (PFC President Romney) will be unable to accept media requests or make public statements related to his official Presidential duties. Private(PFC) President Romney will, however, be available for questions relating to automotive suspension systems,” reads the release. when asked of their thoughts on PFC Romney's call to uniformed service, the popular response among the crowd of onlookers was, "i think it's cool, he can roll up his sleeves and get greasy like the rest of us. go Private President Romney!".

[snorkle]

This is outrageous! What kind of precedent will be set if other Representatives see one of their own actually serving their constituents?

[Wao nahele kane]

Why would anyone even want such a person as a representative? They could be pulled away from the congressional floor on a very important vote where you are no longer represented. Such a circumstance can be used for or against a represented state.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

They could be pulled away from the congressional floor on a very important vote

Not until Nov 13th at the earliest. That's the date of the next House session. She has almost two weeks to serve without any interruption to her duties as a voting member of the House:
http://www.house.gov/

[PunaMauka2]

Sgt. Snorkle boomingly bellows: "This is outrageous! What kind of precedent will be set if other Representatives see one of their own actually serving their constituents?"


PFC PM2 timidly squeeks: "i'll have my eggs over easy, Cpt. Congresswoman. thank you for proudly serving your country in the mess in this time of dire crisis. i say mission accomplished."

[PauHana]

It's called "Getting your ticket punched"

[Seeb]

Not sure on the legal answer, there maybe something about if the guard is acting as the state? .
But they do not seem to teach civics here. How government should work.
I wonder what percentage of the population of the state has read the constitution

[Wao nahele kane]

Seeb, it would appear the UCMJ does allow for retirees and reservist to hold such positions if not called to active duty for more than 270days and that the position not interfere with their military responsibilities.

It does however appear to be in conflict with article 1, section 6, clause 2 of the US Constitution.

[lavarat]

I think it would be in conflict with the US Constitution if the Hawaii National Guard had been federalized by the President, but it has not been federalized and is still under the control of the state.