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thedrifter
01-04-08, 06:46 AM
Where Do the Candidates Stand on a “San Francisco Military?” [Elaine Donnelly]


With two articles published in the editorial section of the Washington Times, headlined “Gays and the Military,” the Center for Military Readiness is focusing attention on critically important military/social policies that affect discipline and morale in the armed forces.


The first article, subtitled “Where Do GOP Candidates Stand?” points out that any Republican stating a clear, unequivocal position on military/social issues would set himself apart from the others. It is also true that any Democratic candidate who disavows extreme social engineering in the military might draw support from pro-defense Americans.

The second article, subtitled “Democrats Prefer San Francisco-Style,” reports that none of the Democrats responded to the CMR Presidential Candidate Survey, but their previous positions and choice of advisors indicate that all would be likely to create a “San Francisco Military.” Our survey invited all of the candidates to distance themselves from the social/military agendas of NOW, the ACLU, and other such groups that want to impose their ideology on the armed forces. We are still waiting for one of the Democrats to do so.

The CMR 2008 Presidential Candidate Survey (PDF) includes questions on military/social issues such as women in land combat, women serving on submarines, the international CEDAW treaty, and acceptance of professed homosexuals in the military. Background information, which was provided to all of the candidates, is posted on our website, www.cmrlink.org.

The Center for Military Readiness does not endorse political candidates, but the survey is the first step in an educational process that will continue from now through this summer’s national conventions, the 2008 presidential election, and beyond Inauguration Day 2009. We are pleased to provide information important to voters looking for the next commander in chief.

Ellie

thedrifter
01-04-08, 06:47 AM
Article published Jan 2, 2008 <br />
Gays and the military <br />
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January 2, 2008 <br />
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By Elaine Donnelly - The first of two installments. <br />
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If there is a conflict between equal opportunity and military...

thedrifter
01-04-08, 06:47 AM
Article published Jan 3, 2008 <br />
Gays and the military <br />
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January 3, 2008 <br />
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By Elaine Donnelly - The last of two installments. <br />
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Democratic presidential candidates want to impose the full weight...

thedrifter
01-04-08, 06:48 AM
CMR 2008 Presidential Candidate Survey (PDF)

http://cmrlink.org/cmrnotes/2008_candidate_survey3.pdf

Ellie