A "-military" advocacy group is demanding an apology from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Why? The short answer is he wasn't PC.
General Peter Pace told the Chicago Tribune, "I believe homosexual acts between two individuals are immoral and that we should not condone immoral acts." He also said adultery is immoral.(
http://www.crosswalk.com/news/11531605/ )
"I do not believe the United States is well served by a policy that says it is OK to be immoral in any way," Pace told the newspaper.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) -- a group that is pushing to end the military's ban on openly homosexual troops, called Pace's comments "outrageous, insensitive and disrespectful."
"Our men and women in uniform make tremendous sacrifices for our country, and deserve General Pace's praise, not his condemnation," said SLDN Executive Director C. Dixon Osburn.
"As a Marine and a military leader, General Pace knows that prejudice should not dictate policy. It is inappropriate for the Chairman to condemn those who serve our country."
Osburn also called on Defense Secretary Gates to condemn Pace's remarks.
SLDN points to research showing that an estimated 65,000 homosexual Americans are currently serving on active duty and the reserves. Another 1 million homosexual Americans are veterans of the armed forces.
Ok but all those are serving under a don't ask don't tell policy. You can't be an outspoken homosexual in the arm forces, though my guess is some pro gay groups would like to change that policy. Also aren't our men, and women of the arm forces dying for freedom of speech even if it isn't PC.