As I pointed out in a different post. I’m disturbed at the way they are spinning the stats of this report. ONLY 15-20% actually said repealing DADT was a “positive” thing, so in reality only 15-20% were for it. A solid 30% see a repeal a negative, so in reality that 30% are against it. The big “mushy middle” of 50-55% were ambivalent. So, when they say 70% are “for” the repeal of DADT it is a mistatement of truth.
Also, as a reservist that took the survey with my wife, it was a very poorly worded document that didn’t allow the person taking the survey to clearly articulate objections. This is one of the worst pieces of “whitewash” done in military history. The general officers that cooperated in this shame should resign from service for being cowards and not giving the POTUS straight talk instead of placating him.
I know that Senator McCain is no favorite here on FR, I don’t like him much myself. However, on this issue he is telling the rest of congress what I’m saying about this bogus survey. He obviously has been listening to members of the military. Give him credit and backing for that...he gained so new respect from this soldier.
This survey is bogus and should not be taken seriously by members of the Senate that our Republicans....and if their are any sensible Democrats they need to realize this as well.
Bottom line is that the lame duck session of congress should not take on this issue. The language needs to be stricten from the Appropriations Bill. The new congress is the appropriate group to discuss this and act on it.
“Also, as a reservist that took the survey with my wife, it was a very poorly worded document that didn’t allow the person taking the survey to clearly articulate objections.”
Ditto, and ditto. We were both appalled at the way the questions were worded.
Colonel, USAFR