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Gays in the Military (by Lt. Col. Oliver North)
National Review ^ | Dec. 7, 2010 | Oliver North

Posted on 12/18/2010 2:48:10 PM PST by Innovative

Obama's social experiment would have devastating effects on the finest military force the world has ever known.

At issue is a pending vote in the Senate on repealing Section 654 of Title X of the U.S. Code. This law, on the books since 1993, states: "The presence in the armed forces of persons who demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts would create an unacceptable risk to the high standards of morale, good order and discipline, and unit cohesion that are the essence of military capability."

The authors acknowledge that 67 percent of all Marines, more than 60 percent of special-operations personnel, and 57 percent of soldiers in Army combat units believe changing the law would hurt military efficiency, unit cohesion, readiness, and retention. Overall, 35 percent of service members deployed overseas said that changing the law in current circumstances would have a negative impact on combat effectiveness. And, perhaps most telling, nearly one-third of all those who are now part of the best-educated, best-trained, and most-combat-experienced military in history will consider "getting out" rather than serve side by side with openly homosexual men or lesbians.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: congress; dadt; dadtrepeal; homosexualagenda; moralabsolutes; north; obama; olivernorth; ollienorth
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To: Paladin2

“Congress would be better without gays serving there too. “

Congress consists mostly of cowards who look for political cover for every vote.


21 posted on 12/18/2010 3:14:29 PM PST by Starboard
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To: pyx
"Any senator that supported this repeal did so willingly and knowingly."

You mean they bent over for it.

PC be damned...I will NEVER hesitate to express my opinion of homosexuality...I have just as much right to my opinion as they do, and they will NEVER, EVER shame me into acceptance.

22 posted on 12/18/2010 3:16:34 PM PST by Mich Patriot
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To: JPG

“Mighty fine looking drapes you’ve put up there, Soldier. Thank you, Sir, I sewed them myself.”

What do you thay we bivouac together tonight?


23 posted on 12/18/2010 3:19:16 PM PST by Starboard
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To: pyx

nearly one-third of all those who are now part of the best-educated, best-trained, and most-combat-experienced military in history will consider “getting out”

When 1/3rd of the military quits..it makes us weaker for sure. Who’s gonna replace them?...the gays...I think not.


24 posted on 12/18/2010 3:23:25 PM PST by justkillingtime
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To: Innovative

Bump.


25 posted on 12/18/2010 3:30:15 PM PST by Red Steel
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To: pyx

The list of targets for the election of 2012 is getting larger & clearer.

Every person that voted FOR this abomination should not survive the next election for their seat.


26 posted on 12/18/2010 3:32:18 PM PST by ridesthemiles
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To: Mich Patriot

PC be damned...I will NEVER hesitate to express my opinion of homosexuality...I have just as much right to my opinion as they do, and they will NEVER, EVER shame me into acceptance.””

AMEN—You are not alone with that thought.


27 posted on 12/18/2010 3:33:58 PM PST by ridesthemiles
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To: HerrBlucher

As such, gay military personnel now will be able to show gay affection openly, including at formal dances and other events.

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I can’t imagine this happening at the Marine Corps Ball. At one we attended a tipsy grunt was dancing a bit wildly and was dressed down by a superior for it. They keep them in line. Or did, anyway. This could be a real disaster.


28 posted on 12/18/2010 3:34:36 PM PST by JouleZ (You are the company you keep.)
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To: pyx
"Do ask, Do tell."

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29 posted on 12/18/2010 3:37:05 PM PST by vox_freedom (America is being tested as never before in its history. May God help us.)
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To: pyx

This “guy” looks a lot like a young Lindsy Graham, don’tcha think?


30 posted on 12/18/2010 3:43:51 PM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: Innovative
Gives a whole new meaning to the following dialog common to Parris Island ... my alma mater.

DI: You eye balling me maggot?

Recruit: SIR ... NO ... SIR!

DI: I don't believe you fluff ball.
You're queer for me boy ... aren't you?

Recruit: Batting his eyes ... SIR ... YES ... SIRRRR!

31 posted on 12/18/2010 3:47:24 PM PST by BluH2o
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To: Innovative

What’s next? Legal protections for school teachers to act on their “genetic” desires to screw underage students?


32 posted on 12/18/2010 3:48:05 PM PST by Cementjungle
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To: jazusamo; Innovative

North ping


33 posted on 12/18/2010 3:53:29 PM PST by Gene Eric (Your Hope has been redistributed. Here's your Change.)
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To: jazusamo; Innovative; JSDude1
Already posted and list-pinged on the Dec 7th.

Gays in the Military Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2010 4:14:54 PM by JSDude1

Not policing duplicate threads, Innovative. Just pointing out the false alert to jazusamo.
34 posted on 12/18/2010 4:00:08 PM PST by Gene Eric (Your Hope has been redistributed. Here's your Change.)
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To: Innovative
The US Army if liberals and RINOs have their way....


35 posted on 12/18/2010 4:04:20 PM PST by indcons (Lurker mode off)
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To: Vineyard

Great idea Vineyard; Please propose this to your local Congressman if they are supportive of your position, if not find a friendly in your current state or the one next door.

-J.S.

~We have to find ways to combat this-figuratively since this would not be a time for puns-THE VERY EXISTENCE of our nation could rest in our hands, unless we want to end up like Rome~


36 posted on 12/18/2010 4:09:14 PM PST by JSDude1
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To: ridesthemiles

December 18, 2010, THE DAY THE LEFT DECLARED WAR ON THE US MILITARY, and Conservatives fought back-this WILL be reversed, but we must fight back and WE WILL win!


37 posted on 12/18/2010 4:12:39 PM PST by JSDude1
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To: squarebarb
This one served in the IDF, but they sent him back to the US...


38 posted on 12/18/2010 4:15:16 PM PST by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: JPG

I predict an increase in the number of blanket parties. Do you want to be the crewmate of an active pair on a sub? Won’t our Navy be just like the British, but without the rum?


39 posted on 12/18/2010 4:44:53 PM PST by steve8714 (Never again should free men be asked to fight for those without the courage to turn them loose.)
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To: Innovative

In the combat arms, the queers are going to rue the day they “won” this legislation. AWOL and desertion rates for faggots will go up because they’ll be buried out on range 116 East.

For the congress - every last one of you - you are beneath contempt for what you have done to the best armed forces the world has ever known. You shall reap your just rewards in hell for this.

JMHO, of course.


40 posted on 12/18/2010 4:45:25 PM PST by 2nd Bn, 11th Mar (All sweat, no equity)
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