Posted on 02/26/2010 3:56:27 AM PST by Man50D
So true!
But, inter-service rivalry can sometimes be its own reward. ;-D
I was in the Army. I was commissioned in 1972, but never deployed since the Vietnam War was winding down at the time.
Seeing Marines in action raised my eyebrows.
Cindy Sheehan = anti-war screecher, protesting a legal decision that was ratified by Congressional authority.
Perkins = taking a stand in support of established law and opposing a change to the law. Further, the subject of his speech was not going to be on DADT as that was not the point of the gathering.
Not really seeing an equivalency between the two positions. Sheehan’s position was in opposition to good order and discipline so it would not have been appropriate to invite her to speak. Perkins’ position is in support of a law that ensures good order and discipline. His invite should not have been withdrawn as it shows the chaplains taking a political position on a matter that is under active discussion by civil leadership. That is not acceptable conduct by a military officer, even if wearing a chaplain’s insignia.
Both would have been people speaking out against stated government policy. Neither should have a place at an official government-sponsored event.
FTA: “I would have never used this venue as a political venue to even mention the president, unless it was to pray for him,” Perkins told CNSNews.com. “This was to focus on the spiritual needs of the men and women in uniform.”
Seems pretty clear to me that his stand on DADT was outside the scope of his intended speech due to the nature of the gathering.
More spin from you that dose not change the fact of what I said one iota!
The oath requires the military to obey the LAWFUL orders of the president but it does not mean that you serve the president.
Just highlights the idiocy of it.
Oh you are highlighting idiocy all right! I'll give you that!
The idiocy you are highlighting is your own!
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