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[SPF2245]

Tommy, the problem with Gen. Boykin Commanders is the fact his statements were taken out of context, he never said anything that isn't true, but Muslims caused a stink and his superiors ran off and threw him under a bus. His comments about Osman Ali Atto which caused his initial issues, were correct but again it looked like he was attacking only Islam, not Atto's real values/religion.
His comments regarding Islam are also correct, but people just don't want to defend it, because they're afraid of the fall out. Islamic terrorists are our threat, they are being fought by Christians (among others) and it's only natural for either side to defend their actions under the cover of religion. How else do you serve on Delta and three major conflicts resulting in thousands of deaths and still sleep at night?

[Tommy]

SPF2445,

If you're suggesting that military officers should be allowed to say things that inflame a portion of American society and our enemies provided they believe that what they are saying is true, then I disagree. Historically and correctly, in my opinion, the military exists to protect civil society, not participate in the public debate. ... Using a sports metaphor, during the week before the big game the coach doesn't want one of his players to say something to the media that will mostly be used to motivate the players on the other team.

[Ronbo]

I know I'll catch hell for saying this, but you should look at the screwed up enviroment that co-eding combat forces has created. If you get a chance, watch "Carrier" on PBS the next time it's on. Anyone from the "old" Navy will be shocked to see how our capital ships have been converted into floating collage frat houses.

I won't even get into the incompetance level I saw among the females when I was in. Of course now that Gays are OK I guess the guys can blow their way through school too.

The idiot Foriegn nationals in the back of the class (Mainly Saudis) was another joke, but at least that was someone else's problem...