Posted on 04/28/2011 9:47:23 AM PDT by Starman417
In December, the lame duck session of Congress coming to grips with their sudden and looming loss of power to ram destructive laws down our throats passed a repeal of the law popularly known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell. But, repeal wasn't automatic.
In order for repeal to become effective, the president, the Secretary of Defense, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff must certify that changing it will not hurt the armed services' readiness, morale or cohesion. A few weeks ago, Pentagon officials told a House subcommittee that training for implementation of repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ( DADT ) has gone "extremely well so far" and that certification to Congress might come by mid-summer.
Here's the problem: the "training" has nothing to do with certifying that the repeal will not hurt the armed services' readiness, morale or cohesion. There are no polls being conducted. Troops aren't being included in focus groups. Units aren't being asked to include evidence to support or refute the effects of repeal. Nothing. Instead, troops are being trained to "just accept it."
The briefing being given to troops has two stated purposes: inform about repeal and its effects and NOT to change beliefs. It lists 10 guiding principles:
1. Leadership matter most 2. Standard of conduct apply to everyone regardless of sexual orientation 3. Treat each other with dignity and respect 4. Application of our rules and policies must be sexual orientation neutral 5. Emphasize our role as professional soldiers 6. Keep it simple 7. There is no expectation to change religious or moral views 8. Good order and discipline will be maintained at all times 9. Chaplains have both the right to serve and conduct religious services according to their faith, and a duty to perform or provide religious support 10. Stay focused on your mission
A report in Yahoo! News today highlights the fact that troops are being to basically fall in line. There is no training or focus on meeting the intent of repeal in determining how it will affect the military. All three tiers of DADT Repeal Training focus on the facts of what repeal means and doesn't ever touch on the effects of readiness, morale or cohesion as required by the bill signed into law.
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So in your world, mentally ill sexual perverts are just fine in the military. Okay.
Both you and central_va are purposely ignoring what I’m saying.
Don’t blame the military for executing the order they are given. They are sworn to do so. If you want to save them from having to serve alongside perverts, then help elect conservatives in 2012.
I think you should STFU. You made your point you are on the side of career military types who dishonor the nation. We are speaking up for those who can’t, you may have been in the service at one point (i doubt it), you may be gay, who knows, but clearly you have agenda and can’t let it go. You need the zot.
I’m holding out hope that our heroes in uniform will find their own, more direct ways of making degenerates know they aren’t welcome. It may be their orders to accept sodomites in the trenches, and I wouldn’t blame the troops for being more concerned with putting muslims in body bags than any of this horse manure, but I’m anticipating some harsh treatment for the “do-tellers”
Make the faggot walk point.
You may think that you are ‘speaking up’ for someone, but you aren’t. All you’re doing is pissing on military men and women who have the courage to do something that I doubt you could find the balls to do with both hands and a map. The constitution isn’t something to be followed when we like it, when it’s convenient, or when it’s easy.
I’m active duty. I have already received my training, and as a supervisor I’ve been ordered to train others as well. Which I will do to standard. You can go f#ck yourself. Please take the rest of your fellow military haters with you when you do.
a military coup in response to repeal of DADT seems a tad extreme to me, too. I’m not sure how anyone is getting the impression that you condone.
Are you gay? Answer the question.
PS I was active myself and didn't have to put up with this crap.
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No. Next question?
Obviously you believe that obeying my sworn oath to God and following the constitution is liberal. If so, whatever kind of “conservative” you are, I don’t want any part of it.
This conversation is over. Feel free to continue filling my private inbox with juvenile profanity.
That retirement check must mean a lot to you. Even teaching troops how to deal with sodomizers. Good God what some people will do for money.
What an outrage is being made of our Military.
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