Elaine Donnelly, president of the Center for Military Readiness, says she has already heard from a number of service members who are upset that the lame-duck session of the 111th Congress passed a bill to repeal the 1993 law banning homosexuals from military service. President Barack Obama, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen must still certify that the new law will not adversely affect troop morale and unit cohesion.
It is unfortunate, says Donnelly, that military personnel are not permitted to speak freely about the issue. Consequently, she has created a special area on her website for service members to express their concerns about the new policy.
"There is a location on the site called 'Confidential Contact.' Anyone can go there," she explains. "There is a place there to indicate military service. We never repeat names and we can convey messages on behalf of anyone on active duty service to anyone in Congress. They can also directly write their own member of Congress, but there are some issues that are bigger than individuals.
And I will bet a steak dinner on what happens next. Donnelly's site will get several (anonymous of course) comments magically mirroring religious right talking points regarding why DADT shouldn't be repealed.
I bet we will even hear nonsense from some "unknown" military men and women about how they are being "sexually harassed" by gay and lesbian troops and how their commanding are either looking the other way or siding with gay and lesbian troops.
Or even worse, they will claim that the commanding officers are the gay and lesbians doing the harassing.
And all of this will lead to a "coincidental" hearing about the so-called hidden dangers of getting rid of DADT.
Which of course will lead to a vote by House Republicans to somehow stop or slow down the implementation of DADT's repeal.
It's a variation of the "get rid of Planned Parenthood" plan - tacky but effective.
"And I will bet a steak dinner on what happens next. Donnelly's site will get several (anonymous of course) comments magically mirroring religious right talking points regarding why DADT shouldn't be repealed.
ReplyDeleteI bet we will even hear nonsense from some "unknown" military men and women about how they are being "sexually harassed" by gay and lesbian troops and how their commanding are either looking the other way or siding with gay and lesbian troops.
Or even worse, they will claim that the commanding officers are the gay and lesbians doing the harassing.
And all of this will lead to a "coincidental" hearing about the so-called hidden dangers of getting rid of DADT.
Which of course will lead to a vote by House Republicans to somehow stop or slow down the implementation of DADT's repeal."
LMAO! You absolutely KNOW this is exactly what's going to happen - the fundie freaks are all too predictable in their filthy christian lies!
What this is really about is Elaine's desperation at "passing the plate". Apparently, since DADT repeal, her organization hasn't been getting funding like it used to. Disgusting, sad, and pathetic. I hope all of those KKKristians go broke.
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