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."
There was a tide of us with less than 20 years who resigned on principle under the Clinton Administration. We were dubbed the "Quitting Captains."
I realize the president’s signature on this one is a foregone conclusion, but, isn’t that the day he should issue this statement?
Ditto for Obama’s eligibility.
There is a Marine Corps legend that says ,Inside the Gold orb atop the flag staff on the USMC Memorial In DC,is a pistol with one bullet and a pack of matches.
The matches is for the last Marine standing to burn the flag so it does not fall into enemy hands,
the bullet is for him for the same reason.
I recon it might be time to start shimmying up the pole ...
stuned
;p
So he’s going to stick around for the tranformation of the USMC into the Gay Marine Corps?
I guarantee he’s still against queers serving in the military.
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Read the article. He’s leading the parade to intergrate the fags into the USMC.
Should the Marine Corps ignore the law of the land?
Gen Amos has no choice in this matter unless he were to resign in protest. He took an oath to carry out orders.Knee jerk reactions do occur but I would advise doing some military research before degrading a United States Marine.
How do you know he will not implement this policy in a way that causes Congress to see the err of their ways? Imagine if he leads the way in refining the changes of the UMCJ in such a way that it shows the fallacy of having gays and straights bunking and showering together.
If openly gays are getting ejected for sexual harassment, maybe they will find that DADT was actually better for them and they will self-impose it.
I agree with you. Sadly, this is a Marine. Sadder still.
My respect for Marine officers of the upper ranks just did a nose dive.
The Few, the Flaming, the Flamboyant.
He's going to catch a lot of flak over this. Wonder who's pitching...
I asked if you support fags in the Military. You replied that it’s the “law of the land”.
So. You support the repeal of DADT.
Nice to know.
That's a great idea but why stop with Marines? Everyone who works for a company, any company, that has enacted anti-discrimination policies to include sexual orientation should also quit their jobs in solidarity.
FU Gen. James Amos. If you’re sincerely agreeing to forward the homo agenda, please shove an M4 down your throat and pull the trigger.
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