Don't Ask, Don't Tell

The government is stepping on some toes and some of them are our soldiers.  Not only are we pissed off about this, so are many soldiers who are serving and want to feel that America is an above reproach country.  It's really bothering some of us that our government could consider this in order to pat the "gay community" on the butt.  What does this stem from?  The fact that most of the politicians are looking to keep their jobs and want to be voted back in for the next term.  How horrible that our now serving soldiers have to deal with this problem, when in fact many of them are dealing with death on a daily basis.  This isn't right, and I believe that they need to kick those "gay people" in the butts, which is something they'd probably like.

A Soldier

Many of us know someone, who has a family member in the military.  We have been involved in these conflicts and wars for several years.  Today, we find ourselves still surviving through another year ahead of us.  We know that with all the different areas of the world our troops are located, comes the threat of lost lives.  The last 2 years have seen more loss that we care to accept.  Our soldiers, are serving in our militarises, for benefits that help them as well as their families.  One thing they know is that death is always a factor to dealt with by all in those fields.  We Americans would do well, to give as much moral support to our troops as we possibly can.  Also, be on a daily prayer vigil for all our men and women who serve our country during these times.

Silence Observed

 

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and government employees observe a moment of silence on South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. to honor those who were killed and injured in the shooting in Tuscon, Ariz. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., is in critical condition after being shot in the head.

Thank you for doing something right for a change. 

Gates To Visit

The United States and China are sometimes global competitors for markets, influence and increasingly for military bragging rights.  The United States and China have cooperated on sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, and both nations are discussing working side by side to deter piracy and respond to Asian natural disasters.  But the two militaries are engaged in a test of wills in the Pacific, as China begins to challenge the century-old assumption that the United States is the pre-eminent military power there.  While it is modernizing, China's military still lags far behind the United States. U.S. officials say they are not concerned about the missile or other advances, but the U.S. Navy is the most obvious target.  U.S. officials say it is vital that the two militaries strengthen their limited lines of communication. Washington argues that with better equipment comes greater risk that a misunderstanding becomes deadly or that a minor tiff could spiral beyond control.