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9 years 6 months ago #45209 by OleCowboy
JT, GAY PRIDE WEEK...II was created by OleCowboy
Makes me sick to my gut, there is not place for this in our military. We are already seeing these statements: A [ gay, lesbian, transgender etc ] is the best person to do the job...this leads to and has in the past and I suspect is now into 'hidden' quota promotions.

Army Gen. Randy Taylor introduces his husband at Pentagon Gay Pride event
The Pentagon. (Associated Press) ** FILE


By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times - Tuesday, June 9, 2015
A married Army general on Tuesday introduced his spouse at a Pentagon event that featured lots of top brass, including Defense Secretary Ashton Carter as the keynote speaker.

What made this seemingly routine introduction noteworthy is that Brig. Gen. Randy S. Taylor introduced his husband, Lucas.

“My husband Lucas is sitting up front here,” Gen. Taylor said of the man in the same row as Mr. Carter, Army Secretary John McHugh and other senior officials. He said Lucas has subjugated his own career to support the general’s frequent moves over an 18-year relationship.

“We bet everything on my Army career,” said Gen. Taylor, whose 27 years of service spanned an outright ban on gays, then “don’t ask, don’t tell” and finally, the ban’s lifting in 2011.

Gen. Taylor was the master of ceremonies for the Pentagon’s 4th Gay Pride celebration that showcases a month of gay-themed posters and history.

A panel discussion featured a gay Marine officer, a gay Army sergeant who is a criminal investigator, a lesbian chaplain and a transgender woman, Amanda Simpson, who is executive director of the Army’s Office of Energy Initiatives.

She is the first openly transgender political appointee in any presidential administration. She was chosen for the civilian post, she said, because she was “the best person to do the job.”

All four introduced their wives, husbands, and, in one case, a fiancé before a filled auditorium.

Mr. Carter spoke of his commitment to equal rights, but gave no hint of whether the administration will drop the ban on transgenders and transexuals wearing the uniform.

“We need to be a meritocracy,” he said. “We can’t afford to close ourselves off to any body …. We must start from a position of inclusivity.”

Trained as an infantryman, Gen. Taylor is a communications and information specialist who deployed to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is now assigned to the Army office of chief of information.

The Pride event kicked off with the National Anthem, sung by the Rock Creek Singers, who are with the Gay Men’s Chorus.



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9 years 6 months ago #45211 by jtallen83
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I feel ill :sick: ................and very sad. :(

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9 years 6 months ago #45212 by OleCowboy
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jtallen83 wrote: I feel ill :sick: ................and very sad. :(

There is some good news brother...You an ME are GONE. There is no doubt in my mind that I would have been canned over it not because I am a bigot or something, far from it. I do not care what some does or choses for a life partner in the privacy of their life, its is NONE OF MY FRIGGIN business don't make it!!!!

What the military wants if for us TO ENDORSE it and I will not do that...
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9 years 6 months ago #45213 by jtallen83
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That is the problem, they will not feel satisfied till we pledge our support for theLGBTHeebeegeebee lifestyle. I feel bad for anyone who lets their self worth depend on others opinions, I just can't support it, can't even stomach it!
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9 years 6 months ago #45239 by Akai
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:sick: :naughty:

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9 years 6 months ago #45242 by JustMe
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It definitely is a different USA for us old codgers. My 35 and 45 year old daughters confided in me this week at a family reunion that they don't think there is anything wrong with being gay. I asked them why since they profess to be Christians and the bible is against it. They had no comment except to drop their gazes and look away. The reason it is becoming accepted behavior is because of the media. You can't hardly find a movie or TV program anymore that hasn't worked some gay person into the script someplace. I just can't get out of my mind the disgusting thought of some guy sticking his weeny in another guy's butt or mouth. Yuk, yuk, yuk.

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9 years 6 months ago #45274 by Lizardette
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Left-handed people used to be considered "wrong" too. It wasn't that long ago (historically speaking) that they would be forced to write with their right hand in schools. Thankfully, it's now recognized as being a trait - just as hair, eye, and skin color are individual traits. IF one day sexuality is recognized the same way, I'll be happy.

It would be *really* nice if certain sub-groups within the LGBT population could do things in a less annoying way. Then again the same is true of atheists, some churches, most political parties, and even entire generations (Millenials, I'm looking at you).

If it grosses you out, try not to think about it. I mean, that's what every gay and lesbian woman has been doing their entire lives - and heterosexuals are everywhere! I'm only half joking.

So, if you're excuse me I've got a pressing issue that needs tending to.

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9 years 6 months ago #45275 by jtallen83
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:pinch: :blush: I honestly do try not to think about it........what I don't know about someones sexuality doesn't bother me in the slightest.
Now I feel bad for offending you....go figure.

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9 years 6 months ago #45276 by Lizardette
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JT: Try not to worry about it. I've held friendships for years with people I disagreed much more aggressively with. That is to say: I'm ok; no hard feelings. :)

I know it's an adjustment. I sympathize even, having had to make my share of adjustments. Mostly, it's a matter of refusing to react. Most times, it's just nobody's business and doesn't really effect them. Those are the most popular reasons I've heard from people who don't react when hearing someone is gay or trans. Yes. I've had that conversation more than a few times.

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9 years 6 months ago #45280 by Ranchwagon
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Being gay is a choice for whatever reason. That's fine, but my big problem with the "movement" is it seems if you don't openly accept it, you risk loosing your job, your business or other social pressures inflicted up us by politicians, the press and activists.

For the government to force us to accept and change our minds is a violation of our rights under a free society. To say otherwise is total bullsh*t.

And no, I don't think it is right that I have to use the same group shower or latrine as some gay dude and woman who claims to be a man. And it is not fair to opposite sex in their situation.

This whole thing issue has interjected itself into our school system in some states, where some a male may declare to be female, get on the girls softball team and create an unfair advantage against other teams they compete with.

All in all, if you are gay, I don't care. To create a special class of people because you made a choice is wrong.

I'm done, flamesuit on.
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