Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Conway Expresses Support For DADT

[33jarhead88]

Basically; "We will follow the law, even if the law is wrong." Well said General, never compromise your morals. You are a true leader, and I'd follow you through hell Sir.

[MRRA1STL1N]

Don't ask don't tell is not discrimination. It says we won't ask if your gay don't tell us your gay. You can be gay and be in the military you just can't be open about it.DADT is in place to keep things professional promote combat efficiency and promotes good order and discipline. I hate to say it but there are gay baskets in the military and won't hesitate to do what they do. There are also people who are homophobes and don't like the idea that anyone around them is gay.we use it to keep ourse

[CAKALINA1]

Semper Fi, lets keep the fags out of the Marine Corps....they can play butt pirates in the Air Force, Army or Navy!

[dhzao]

@Todd. you're a freaking moron! You honestly think that the Commandant of the Marine Corps is gay. you're just strait up retarded.

[ToddZilla1011]

This guy is obviously a closeted Homosexual!

[mrejp1983]

@ToddZilla1011 Ha ha, and your obviously straight! Right? Because if you disagree with homosexuality you are actually a homosexual but if you agree with it you are straight. That is how it works right? Or are you just retarded?

[jhamm999]

and the problem with serving while keeping quiet about their homosexuality is what?

[GreenByNature86]

@jhamm999

1) Living a lie

2) Fear of being outed

3) Cannot pursue personal relationships

4) Constantly breaking the military's code of honor by not being honest about it

[jhamm999]

@GreenByNature86 then don't enlist.

[GreenByNature86]

@jhamm999 That's all you have to say to the thousands of brave men and women that fight for your rights and safety. "Shouldn't have enlisted"? What do you have to say to the people that were outed against their will? "Should have hidden it better"? They have made as great of sacrifices as any other service member, and deserve as much respect and dignity. You and Conway shame our nation by implying otherwise.

[jhamm999]

@GreenByNature86 myself and conway have served this nation greater than you could even begin to guess. yes,if you know the rules of service before you enlist then if you go in knowing the possible pratfalls that is the risk you take.

[GreenByNature86]

@jhamm999 Thank you then for your service. It doesn't justify your support of discrimination however.

[jhamm999]

@GreenByNature86 thank you. but discrimination happens in all forms of life. doesn't mean you hate.

[kaysandesses]

I find it a bit pretentious that Conway is mentioning naval service when Adm. McMullen has stated that it isn't an issue and that he's sure he has served alongside homosexuals for all of his 40 + years in the Navy.

[kaysandesses]

@kaysandesses Correction: "Mullen", not "McMullen".

[MarkG45]

"We don't like 'em fags mixing with us macho men" -Commandant Gen. James Conway (paraphrase)

[kaysandesses]

@MarkG45 "My own surveys...."

Can't you just hear him: "MARINE, do you or do you not want to serve with fags?"