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at all levels use concurrent to the implementation of a United States Army Service Test.
Finally, the Army must continue to engender the Code of Conduct for Fighting Forces as
the foundation of the military way of life.
Donnelly, Elaine. “Defending the Culture of the Military.” In Attitudes Aren’t Free:
Thinking Deeply about Diversity in the U.S. Armed Forces. Ed. James E. Parco
and David A. Levy. Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama: Air University Press,
Feb. 2010, 249-292.
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When there is a conflict between equal opportunity and military necessity, the needs of
the military must come first. Elevating the individual over the mission is the antithesis of
military service. Policy changes involving political coercion, compromised standards,
and elevated risks of social disruption would undermine the culture of the military and
complicate the lives of thousands of men and women in the military whose voices are
rarely heard. It cannot be assumed that because foreign militaries have allowed
homosexuals to serve without negative consequences that the same will be true for the
U.S. military due to differences in culture. The “don’t ask, don’t tell” statute should be
upheld.
Dumont, Mike. “Debate on Gays Serving Petty in Dangerous Times.” The Officer
84.1 (Jan. 2008): 9-11.
Captain Dumont argues that repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell” is not about sanctioning
homosexual behavior but about fairness and respect for all citizens. The privilege of
serving should be offered to all who are physically, morally, and mentally qualified,
regardless of sexual orientation. Awarding waivers to individuals with drug, theft, and
assault offenses will do more do destroy the military than admitting openly homosexual
individuals.
“Family Research Council; Would Open Homosexuality in the Military Expose
Religious Liberties to Greater Attack?” Defense & Aerospace Business (Mar. 10,
2010): 165.
In October, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, a former marine, received
an invitation to speak at a National Prayer Luncheon on February 25 at Andrews Air
Force Base outside Washington, D.C. on the theme “Getting Back to the Basics.” In
January, Perkins and FRC spoke out against President Obama’s plan to repeal “don’t ask,
don’t tell” and urged Congress to retain the current law which excludes homosexuals
from openly serving in the military. Two days later, Perkins received a letter from the
chaplain's office at Andrews AFB rescinding the invitation to speak at the prayer
luncheon, citing FRC statements “which are incompatible in our role as military members
who serve our elected officials and our Commander in Chief.”
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