Therefore....
IBTZ
Posted on 12/20/2010 11:56:32 AM PST by LonelyCon
One week after warning the distraction of repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell” could risk Marines’ lives, Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, pledged to lead the effort to integrate openly gay Marines.
“I, and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps [Carlton Kent], will personally lead this effort, thus ensuring the respect and dignity due all Marines,” Amos said. “On this matter, we look forward to further demonstrating to the American people the discipline and loyalty that have been the hallmark of the United States Marine Corps for over 235 years."
Amos’ statement sent to reporters came Sunday evening, one day after the Senate adopted the repeal, capping a stunning, climactic day on the chamber floor.
Marine Corps leaders have shown the most resistance to repealing the 17-year old law. Former commandant Gen. James Conway said the Corps’ “pretty macho” recruits set them apart from other services.
On Dec. 3, Amos – who became the 35th commandant in October – and the chiefs of the Army and Air Force told Congress they did not want repeal now, based on the results of a DOD troop survey. The survey found Marines in combat arms units much more opposed to the repeal than other elements of the force, or the complete military.
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Here is Amos’ full statement:
"Fidelity is the essence of the United States Marine Corps. Above all else, we are loyal to the Constitution, our Commander in Chief, Congress, our Chain of Command, and the American people. The House of Representatives and the Senate have voted to repeal Title 10, US Code 654 "Policy Concerning Homosexuality in the United States Armed Forces." As stated during my testimony before Congress in September and again during hearings before the Senate Armed Services Committee earlier this month, the Marine Corps will step out smartly to faithfully implement this new policy. I, and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, will personally lead this effort, thus ensuring the respect and dignity due all Marines. On this matter, we look forward to further demonstrating to the American people the discipline and loyalty that have been the hallmark of the United States Marine Corps for over 235 years."
You did not ask *me* anything:
To: Bishop_Malachi
[If]I were compelled to incorporate a state-standard requiring lessons on gay-activists or “significant gay leaders”, then I would resign.
Okay.
Would you resign if your school system said there were homos in your classes?
167 posted on December 20, 2010 5:28:11 PM EST by Jacquerie (Democrats canÂ’t wait for faggotry in the ranks.)
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Now that deep thought ought to throw you off your game...
Therefore....
IBTZ
That wasn’t deep. Try again.
You got a problem with guys named Terrence, bud?
Your turn. Surprise me.
I fear you are doomed to disappointment.
lol
You know if you weren’t so snarky and flippant it would be possible to actually have a conversation.
Just like the top leadership did with Obama’s eligibility.
And...To think this came from a person sitting in the White House who is very likely not a natural born citizen.
Congress passed a law in accordance with their Constitutional powers. Get it, or is that beyond your comprehension?
There is no excuse for such rudeness between FReepers.
Congress has passed plenty of horrible laws in the last two centuries, that DOES NOT make it right.
Quite right. Especially all of the laws that plunder one to give to another. Agree?
There was no talk whatsoever by the Democrats of repealing DADT in the past two years? I think you have selective amnesia.
This isn’t a matter of personal feelings. To repeat, it is a matter of principle. Drones obey mindlessly - mindless obedience is not a virtue. If it were, we would revere George Washington for boldly volunteering to help put down those Continental Congress seditionists.
Who for sure isn’t a natural born citizen, unless 0bama Sr isn’t his father and he was born on US soil.
Crazy, isn’t it, wintertime? It’s getting so tragically bad so fast.
>>>>> “I think you have selective amnesia” <<<<<
Was it scheduled for a Vote prior to the Elections? Were there Candidates “Running” on your hot button issue? Did they win? I didn’t hear any. But I live in Normalville and I guess we are no longer mainstream. We must get different news than you UnNormal folks.
Amnesia ain’t what it used to be ... These days it only concerns itself with Birth Certificates, Class Records, Job Histories and Social Security numbers. So I guess I ain’t got it.
TT
So you’re recommending that a Marine commandant start an open rebellion against the U.S. government?
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