Marine recruiters reach out at gay pride event in Pasadena

latimes.com ^ | Oct. 9, 2011 | Martha Groves

[Free ThinkerNY]

The Marines set up a booth at San Gabriel Valley Pride's Community Unity Day at Pasadena City College. They were the only military branch to attend.

Marine Corps recruiters at the San Gabriel Valley Pride event at Pasadena City College on Saturday didn't care whether the young men who lined up to test their strength were gay or straight.

The Marines just wanted to see some pull-ups done properly: Place hands about shoulder width apart, palms facing away; pull upward until chin is over the bar and then slowly return to the hanging position. Repeat until the feet feel like concrete blocks and the biceps like rubber bands about to snap.

Addison Arce, 23, a slight, sinewy man who ran cross-country at Burbank High School, impressed them with 13 brisk pull-ups. "I've always been fond of the military and what they do," said Arce, who described himself as bisexual. "I've thought about joining. Whether it would be the Marines, the Navy or Coast Guard, I'm not sure." These Marines, he added, "they really know how to put on a show."

With the official repeal last month of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, the Marine Corps, the service that was most opposed to ending the policy, appears to be leading the charge into new recruitment territory.

[sport]

Mark for later.

[chris37]

What a crying ****ing shame.

[Old Sarge]

[tumblindice]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA_nV1NAfTs

[Viking2002]

Sickening. The United States By God Marines, reduced to pandering to organ grinders by mandate. Ten years from now, we'll be hard-pressed to win war games against the national army of Luxembourg.

"But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away, for his name is Obama."

[2ndDivisionVet]

I’m almost glad that the World War II and Korean War generation are mostly gone (including my father, who was both) before this happened.

[PETENICK1]

Herman Cain will stop this perverted madness real quick. He will enforce this law like obama enforces immigration laws!! YES BABY!! Back in the closet.

[abercrombie_guy_38]

I’d bet money your father served with gays during both wars.

[PETENICK1]

Herman Cain will stop this perverted madness real quick. He will enforce this law like obama enforces immigration laws!! YES BABY!! Back in the closet.

[Crim]

All by design...no liberal ever did a damn thing to actually strengthen the US military...

[ErnBatavia]

When I was ‘in’ during the 60’s we all hated it, so the mantra was “Eat the apple, F*ck the core”.....guess this is come weird twist on that ole full circle thing.

[Squeeky]

I think you are being very mean to gay men. They are very brave. Here is a video to prove it.

A Brave Man

Oh, wait. Bugs don't count. If the enemy has "bugs", then all bets are off. Bugs are violation of the Geneva thingy!!!

[2ndDivisionVet]

Of course, I know that I did. But they weren't openly gay which is the difference. Homosexuals have been in every military since we lived in caves. What's your point?

[ErnBatavia]

But then they had the sense to keep their peters in their pockets.

[ari-freedom]

Actually going after gays directly. wow

[CrazyIvan]

I’d bet money your father served with gays during both wars.

I have a gay friend who has a bronze star, purple heart, and
one leg. I’m sure he was as un “in your face” in the Navy as
he is now as a civilian. Who am I who never served to judge?

[Viking2002]

Was that your sister?

"But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away, for his name is Obama."

[decimon]

“These Marines, he added, “they really know how to put on a show.””

[dfwgator]

I could just see it now.

“The Marines....We’re Looking for a Few Good Men.”

“Well who isn’t, honey?”