When it comes to rights, the only person we should be worried about is the president.
Once more, the American way of tossing responsibility. I see this too much, and it bothers me. Who is this 'president'? Is he a tyrant? Was he not elected by the people, and does he not do what is considered good by the majority of the people?

If you're so democratic, stop blaming everything on the goverment you helped electing. The goverment is you (or at least, it represents the majority of the population), and should do what is good in your eyes. If it does not, you can rightfully kick its arse out of the Congress and White House.

YOU are the one affecting your way of life, your past current and future situation and conditions, and it's up to you to determine who will be in power. If it weren't for soldiers, by the way, the only thing you'll be able to choose is the manner of your execution (and sometimes, even not that).

The soldiers serve you first, and the goverment second. A soldier will die for his loved ones and comrades, not the president. The president job changes men every few years - the people stay. Your mother will still be your mother 40 years from now, your friends will stay for a long time, and most chances are Joe that runs the local grocery store will stay in seat longer than 5 or so presidents. A soldier serves those - not the president, goverment, or any form of authority. He follows commands given to him by a higher authority, which works for your mother, friends, and Joe from the grocery store.