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To: dsc
If a person were making the adoption of those views a condition of employment, or of preferential treatment

That's precisely what the wing commander did, a fact that is obvious to anyone who has a clue about life in the armed forces.

13 posted on 02/10/2009 9:05:57 AM PST by steve-b (Intelligent design is to evolutionary biology what socialism is to free-market economics.)
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To: steve-b; calex59; dsc; thefrankbaum
This is not overhearing a religious conversation or an exercise in religious freedom. She sent an official communication to her subordinates.

It is an abuse of her position as a commander. Command influence is a critical element of the success of the military. It sets an environment.

When the wing commander advocates a specific religion, or even multiple religions, it is a misuse of position. Unfortunately the Air Force has a number of instances of this in the past few years.

Even chaplains are forbidden from proselytizing in the military.

Here's a thought experiment: suppose she had sent a similar email as a Muslim expressly supporting Islamic terrorists? These terrorists are absolutely convinced they are following their religion. I wonder what your reaction might be.

Finally, it is inherent in a commander's responsibility to investigate possible wrong-doing regardless of how he or she becomes aware of it. The spokeman’s remark on “no complaint so no investigation” was and still is asinine.

14 posted on 02/10/2009 9:45:00 AM PST by starlifter (Sapor Amo Pullus)
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To: steve-b; dsc
If a person were making the adoption of those views a condition of employment, or of preferential treatment... " That's precisely what the wing commander did..."

Very disturbing, if true. Please post evidence, links?

19 posted on 02/10/2009 12:00:41 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (This day we fight! By all that you hold dear, on this good earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West)
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To: steve-b
That's precisely what the wing commander did, a fact that is obvious to anyone who has a clue about life in the armed forces.

It would only appear that to the brown-nose brigade.

This is just another attempt to silence Christians in the public square. Our founding fathers are turning over in their graves.

28 posted on 02/10/2009 4:45:11 PM PST by Vietnam Vet From New Mexico (Pray For Our Troops)
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