Should a man participate in integrating a policy that is directly repugnant to his morals? Remember gays could already serve in the military. It was overt gay behavior that was impermissable. Now, I have no dog in the fight. I’m not in the military and don’t have to shower around, undress around, or bunk with gays. How could this not have a negative impact on the finest fighting forces in the world? Sorry. I don’t see principle and leadership being demonstrated here.
Never. Influencing yes-men in military, government, or industry to do so is one of Satan's handiest tools.
Excellent point.
A line between Christians and Careerists has now been drawn. It will be interesting to see who crosses over this line and who refuses...
The principle is "military obedience to civilian authority".
The chain of command is president-secretary of defense-chairman of the joint chiefs, etc., down to this guy. Our disgusting and despicable congress just passed a law creating this appalling situation, which has surely been signed into law by our equally disgusting and despicable president.
The Commandant of the Marine Corps has three choices: 1) pretend it's an illegal order and refuse to obey; 2) resign and lambaste congress and obummer for their crap; 3) act like a Marine and do his best to follow orders.
He's doing #3. Leadership implies followership, even if you don't like the orders.