Gen. Shalikashvili: Let Gays Serve in Military

Newsmax.com ^ | January 2, 2007 | Newsmax.com staff

[gcruse]

And yet, on his profile page, he says he always sticks up for the military. LOL

[gcruse]

Reading article would tell you he retired in 1997.

[MSF BU]

I wouldn't want a preditor in charge at a BCT oufit; the problems with sex-integrated BCT units are bad enough and the AIT's are even worse. Most of the problems that homosexuals in the service would cause would be in garrison. You'd probably end up driving out many good men who don't want to deal with that element in the barracks as well.

[MSF BU]

Sodom wasn't a 21st century phenomena. It would be interesting to hear his plan on billeting arrangements.

[Phx_RC]

I don't see any in that list that I would want out military to emulate.

1st Bn Plt 172 PI July 11, 1958 (1st day)

[MSF BU]

I thought President Reagan's "We Ask, Don't Join" policy was a great one. It worked well.

[FlingWingFlyer]

You got a problem with that? I do stick up for the military. But I also know when someone is using the military to further their political agenda.

[gidget7]

"If a man (or woman) can do their job without having a negative effect on their unit, let them serve."



The military has no way of knowing whether or not they will have a negative effect, until they do, then it's too late.

[Phx_RC]

Thank you for your feedback.
Normally I am very careful about reading.
I hope he has a pleasant retirement.

[RightOnline]

I trust no one.......no one............who was promoted to flag rank during the Clinton administration.

I say this as an AF Academy grad from '77 who has many peers wearing stars.

[Phx_RC]

Scratch that "out" ... S/b "our military"
That was a really unfortunate error for this thread. Yuk!

[vox humana]

See my post #58.

[sine_nomine]

In the Navy, Rear Admiral will have new meaning and resonance.

[airborne]

The Army general who was Joint Chiefs chairman when the Pentagon adopted its "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays says he no longer opposes allowing them to serve openly.

Clinton's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy and Clinton's dumbass General.

[TheCrusader]

"Who cares what sexual orientation soldiers are."

I do.

[OldFriend]

General Powell said he left his position early due to the Clinton mandate of don't ask don't tell.

Guess he too will be coming forth to champion openly homosexual men in the military.

[Buck W.]

CAMP IT UP!

[sine_nomine]

Great quotation on your page. I have not read that before, but I agree completely with it.

[TheCrusader]

"I've been retired longer than I was in, and as I look back and remember many who I believe were probably gay, I say, right on, Shali."

I remember when I was in Vietnam our Sergeant Major was a queer. He didn't appear to be outwardly queer, but after awhile everyone knew what he was. Just about everyone in the company felt uncomfortable around this pervert, and it wasn't unlike him to try to get close to the guys, in his perverted, sneaky way. The only way I believe "gays" should be allowed in the military is to make them into human mine sweepers.

[JamminJAY]

Can they swap uniform items? Like if I wanted to wear a skirt and pumps? Also would I have to shave my legs and butt?