Joint Statement From Military Bloggers
We consider the US military the greatest institution for good that has ever existed. No other organization has freed more people from oppression, done more humanitarian work or rescued more from natural disasters. We want that to continue.
Today, it appears inevitable to us that the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and law restricting open homosexual behavior from serving will be changed. And yet, very little will actually change. Homosexuals have always served in the US Military, and there have been no real problems caused by that.
The service chiefs are currently studying the impact and consequences of changing the DADT policy, and how to implement it without compromising the morale, order and discipline necessary for the military to function. The study is due to be completed on Dec. 1st. We ask Congress to withhold action until this is finished, but no longer. We urge Congress to listen to the service chiefs and act in accordance with the recommendations of that study.
The US Military is professional and ready to adapt to the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell without compromising its mission. Echoing Sec. Def. Gates and ADM Mullen, we welcome open and honorable service, regardless of sexual orientation.
Matt Burden- Warrior Legacy Foundation & BLACKFIVE
Jim Hanson- Warrior Legacy Foundation & BLACKFIVE
Blake Powers- BLACKFIVE
Fred Schoenman- BLACKFIVE
David Bellavia- House to House
Bruce McQuain- Q&O
JD Johannes- Outside the Wire
Diane Frances McInnis Miller- Boston Maggie
Mark Seavey- This Ain’t Hell
Michael St. Jacques- The Sniper
Mary Ripley- US Naval Institute Blog
John Donovan- Castle Argghhh!
Andrew J. Lubin- The Military Observer
Marc Danziger- Winds of Change
Greta Perry- Hooah Wife
Category: Bloggers
Not sure about this…
On hand I agree that sexual orientation shouldn’t be a factor.
On the other, I’m concerned that this will be that foot in the door kind of thing. Where allowing it to be openly expressed can cause severe distractions and more over, a next step in the agenda of the LBGT community. What do they push for next?…
First we as a society allowed the sexual desires of individuals to be a label, rather than where it should be, a “Personal choice” a decision to be with one person in the privacy of ones own home quickly became gay marriage…
What’s next should be a question people ask because a win by the LGBTs doesn’t mean it stops here.
well I for one really appreciate this, even withou reading into it.
Only two milblogs I read on the list which will be dumped.
I’m totally disgusted, disappointed, and pissed that any milbloggers would support homosexuals in the military.
You know, I don’t think the milbloggers are condoning or condemning it yet, I think they are saying wait for the report and act accordingly rather than changing the policy without input from those in charge… I think…