"DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL, BACK IN THE WASHINGTON HOPPER"
BY: DR. FOREST LEWIS
Those wishing to destroy our culture are back at it again. Believe me folks, these people will not go away. The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that William Jefferson Clinton fashioned while President, has been reintroduced in the Congress.
Gay rights activists are hoping that socialists democrats will repeal the Clinton policy. In essence, under the Clinton plan, gays can serve in the military as long as they keep their sexual preference to themselves. Let's face it, gays have been serving in the U.S. Military since its inception. As a young Marine stationed at Parris Island, South Carolina in the 1960's, I remember at least two recruits being gay. How did I know this? Let's just say that "Stevie Wonder" could have picked out these two fellows. However, I couldn't have cared less.
Apparently, the rest of the recruits in my company felt as I did. Have there been gay heroes in the military? You bet. However, the larger question is, should we allow homosexual men and lesbians come out of the closet and serve in the military? I vote no. The military is not an experimental lab like civilian life. If you have never served in the miliary, you will never understand this next statement. The military has a mind-set that is focused on, (a) Duty, (b) Honor, (c) Country. There is nothing in this credo that speaks of uplifting one's sexual orientation. Heterosexuals do not have to come out and announce they are straight. Why is it necessary for homosexuals serving in the military, to be any different?
Tinkering with the military as some would like us to do will open a pandora's box in my estimation. Imagine if you will, witnessing two hulking Male Marines kissing on base? Imagine awakening in the middle of the night, and, how can I say this delicately, you hear two men grunting in the barracks? They awaken the next morning and apologize to their fellow soldiers for being so loud, "While Making Love." What do you think this would do to morale? Frankly, the very thought of this turns my stomach. Don't say the above scenarios can't play out. These people are willing to push the envelope as far as they can. If civilians want to turn our society into an experimental lab-- with their activists judges advocating for them, so be it. However, I would caution aganst tinkering with the U.S. Military.
If gays are successful in getting the Clinton ban repealed, where will they go next? You can bet that they would push for the benefits of their significant other. They would also push to live in base housing together; take vacations together: and ask to be stationed at the same base. If the socialists democrats let this genie out of the bottle--we can say goodbye to the U.S. Military.
The other issue that would need to be considered would be that of safety. Please, do not compare the plight of African-Americans with that of Gays. That also sickens me. African-Americans are born black--not out of choice. Granted, there are "Some" homosexuals who are born gay. However, it has been my experience as a clinical psychologist that the gay people that I've worked with--weren't born gay--they were brought into this lifestyle by a family member via incest--or by a close friend of the family. There is "No Gay Gene, Per Se."
If homosexuals are allowed to come out of the "Military Closet," I believe that there will be a backlash at least against male homosexuals. I enjoyed my time in the Marine Corps. I loved the Corps because I didn't have to deal with disrepectful civilians. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, I was given tremendous respect.Conversely, I gave respect to the men under my command. Now, this next statement is only a working hypothesis, however, I believe that many young men and women join the military because they are tired of the decadence in civilian life. As a civilian, you can do basically whatever you damn well please. However, you can not live such a reckless lifestyle in the military--not unless you are planning to make the brig (MILITARY JAIL) your home during your tour of duty. I believe that most young men and women join the military because they want and need the discipline. If socialists democrats get their way and turn our military into an experimental laboratory--our military will eventually resemble what you and I have to deal with on a daily basis.
The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rule has worked. There is no need to change it. However, those who hate our military will stop at nothing to weaken our readiness. Take a look at what socialists democrats are doing to our men and women fighting in Iraq. They claim to support the troops--but at the same time--these mal-contents are ready to jerk the rug from underneath our men and women. And all the while having the chutzpa to say "We Support The Troops."
Here is something else to think about. IslamoFascists around the world would love to see our military weaken by this nonsense. Somewhere in a cave in Pakistan, these fanatics are probably laughing their fool heads off at such an idea, as they watch their favorite network, CNN.
We need a strong military more than ever. We have turned into a nation of narcissists. People basically think only of themselves. Long gone are the days when we not only knew our next door neighbors--but we came to their aid--if there was a need.
Thank God for the men and women who love this country enough to lay down their lives for her. That includes Gay individuals as well. With that said, the old axiom of, "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It," certainly applies in this case.
Secular radicals and their activists judges have done enough damage to this country. For God's sake, make sure they keep their grimy little paws off of our military.
FRIENDS OF "THE TRUTH'