Recently, I watched parts of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” hearing on television. The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., made a lot of Admiral Michael Mullen’s personal testimony that “Gays should serve openly in the services.” Meaning homosexuals would no longer have to conceal their sexual preference. Mullen (chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) added, “Should they lie about who they are?”
I object to his statement, as I believe that is not who they are.
Also, I believe that Mullen’s position gives credence to a very dangerous set of sexual habits. I believe also, that further approval by the Armed Services of the homosexual lifestyle sends an improper message to young people.
It wasn’t too long ago that the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Gen. Peter Pace, said in an interview, “I believe homosexual acts are immoral.”
It is difficult to believe that here was a man giving his conviction and what did he get for it? He was ousted from his high post. Mullen was lauded for approval of homosexuality and Pace was ousted for his honesty.
Elaine Graham, Farmington
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