I try to be an open-minded person,
especially when it comes to fellow citizens and their freedom of
choice, individual liberty. However, I have limitations, especially
if another person's “rights” transgress against my values and
principles – or moral values.
The “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy
of the Clinton administration was a compromise concerning military
personnel who are homosexuals. It didn't transgress upon the rights
of heterosexuals.
A veteran having served 15 years in the
US Army I can tell you that troop unity is important, and especially
in the combat arms military occupations, living together in close
quarters in combat zones and training exercises is a given.
On June 15th, Defense
Secretary Leon
E. Panetta released a message, according to American
Forces Press Service, promoting and recognizing
June as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month and
thanked the families of gay and lesbian service members and LGBT
civilians.
The
secretary stated:
Diversity is one of the department's greatest strengths.
President
BH Obama signed the repeal of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” in December
of 2010, which meant open homosexual acts would be allowed in the
armed forces of the United States, and he said:
We are not a nation that says, 'don't ask, don't tell'. We are a nation that says, 'Out of many, we are one'. We are a nation that welcomes the service of every patriot. We are a nation that believes that all men and women are created equal. Those are the ideals that generations have fought for. Those are the ideals that we uphold today.
The
rules of a democratic, constitutional republic are simple: People
should have individual liberty and the right of free choice in all
matters and forms – as long as those rights do not transgress
against the rights of others.
The
progressive left are not just concerned with individual rights and
liberties, in fact they promote collectivism; so all of this is
hypocritical. The progressive left doesn't draw lines as to how far
they will go. It is like my father used to say: “Give them an inch
and they want a mile”.
Our
military has become polluted with political crap since the Vietnam
War. Indeed, the Vietnam War's outcome was the result of leadership
in Washington running the war instead of the military leadership
trained and tasked to win. It should have been a hallmark in our
government history that American military should never be sent
anywhere to war (conveniently called a “conflict”) without
congressional declaration of war; unless it is an emergency defensive
measure.
Our
military has been “diverse” for a long time, and Defense
Secretary Panetta made little comment about the US Army's anniversary
on June 14th,
but made a declaration and public fanfare out of something that
concerns personal lifestyles – which does not belong in an armed
forces community. Now the “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Pride Month” has been proclaimed
by the person who holds the title of President of the United States –
who never served one day in the military and cares nothing about the
rights of heterosexuals, which is the majority of citizens in the
United States; and who made no fanfare about the month of June being
the anniversary of the US Army. Getting approval and votes from
homosexuals was more important. Politics overriding military
tradition and discipline that has proven itself to be effective and
why our military is the best in the world.
Soldiers
under my command were made fully aware of the US Army policy and my
policy that they all wear the same uniform and are all US citizens
serving their nation – all are brothers (and sisters) in arms.
Prejudice against religious beliefs and ethnic/race was not
tolerated. Sexual encounters among personnel were forbidden in the
rank and command structure required of military service, especially
between leadership ranks and lower ranks.
“Don't
Ask, Don't Tell” was a reasonable compromise. Now a minority group
whose sexual preference should be private anyway, are transgressing
against the rights of other citizens who want to serve their country
as well.
It
is the same old story with progressive leftist political minority
whiners – they won't settle for being equal, they want to be
specially treated because they are a minority.
Over
time, just as the progressive left has polluted our government,
infiltrated our educational system with their propaganda thereby
brainwashing our children where the government mandates supersede
individual and family rights when it comes to raising their children
with values and character being important have now polluted an entity
that has been the best equipped and trained military in world
history.
I
wish to thank J.
Bartleson
for sending me this email with the subject line: “Is this True”.
Sadly,
it is.
I am glad that my son is not serving as originally planned.
It
is bad enough to put oneself in harm's way for unappreciative
government leadership, but to live in a political pseudo military
atmosphere is just too much to bear.
I would not be critical of
anyone who doesn't want to serve in the US Armed Forces today, not
that I ever was because that life isn't for everyone. I can fully
understand why they wouldn't.
It
will take quite a while to undo the damage this president has done,
with the help of his comrades in Congress and the RINOs falsely
claiming to be a conservative. What was once an honor of
statesmanship, is now just a career choice for political prostitutes
– will do anything for votes, anything to maintain big government
tyranny.
Our
Founders made it clear that a society that loses its values, its
character, its integrity and traditions; will not remain a free
society for long. Freedom requires responsibility, just like freedom
of choice – they are intertwined.
Ancient
Rome as an “anything goes” society, and look what happened to
that civilization.
Once upon a time, homosexuality was a mental disease. Now it is a social panacea.There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpation.
James Madison, speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788
Obama and associates continue division instead of promised unity programs.
RELATED
LINKS
Bad
Idea Then, Bad Idea Now – Townhall
Buried
Truths About Gays in the Military – Steve
Chapman
Romney
Now Embraces Gays in the Military – Sandy
Rios
Center
for Military Readiness: Homosexuals in the Military
Homosexuals
vs Fairness – Patriot
Post
US
Senate Approves Sodomy (and Bestiality) for the US Military –
Patriot
Post
Obama Orders Military to Celebrate Gay Month -- Patriot Post
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