General Pace Feels Homosexuality is Immoral

The article titled, Top general calls homosexuality 'immoral', by Aamar Madhani, published in the Chicago Tribune, raises controversial questions. Where is the tolerance in the Gay/Lesbian community?

In the interview, Marine General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated he agrees with the military's "don't as don't tell" policy. General Pace further mentioned that he feels homosexual acts are immoral and should not be condoned by the military.

The opinion of General Pace accurately represents the majority of the military. His view also accurately represents the majority of Americans. There was nothing his statements that indicated he wanted to take any action to change the, don't ask don't tell policy. No indication was made that the Gay service members were not wanted in the military.

So we have a big news story once again that really should not be a story. Nothing has changed and the Gay community has been aware general sentiment of the majority of Americans. Despite the belief of General Pace and the majority of Americans, Gays are not discriminated against in the military. Homosexual acts are not openly allowed. Then neither are open heterosexual acts nor is fraternization among the ranks. The military sets high standards for fidelity, integrity, honesty and morality. Those standards are well known.

The only real news in this story is that General Pace stated his opinion. Whether or not the majority agrees with is opinion is a moot point. It is not the prerogative of any active general to share his opinion of any military issue with the public.

So why is there such an uproar over General Pace's comments? I am sure that the vast majority of Gays have religious friends and co-workers that feel the same way as General Pace. Their beliefs do not infringe upon the rights of Gays. The majority of Americans are tolerant of Gay and Lesbian lifestyles.

If the Gay community, which is roughly ten percent of the general population, wants the majority of Americans to accept and condone their lifestyles, that will be a reach. Tolerance may not be as good a word as acceptance, but it is not a bad word.

God-fearing people built this nation. They agreed to a wonderfully written constitution that gave rights to the people. The builders of this nation were persecuted, so the laws of this land were written to prevent persecution. The constitution and the military's don't ask don't tell policy ensure the rights of Americans. Gays are not persecuted and straights are not persecuted. As long as intimate sexual behavior in kept behind closed doors, no one is offended.