Chile criticizes army chief who said gays, poor people, Jehovah's Witnesses are morally unfit

Source: Associated Press

Chile criticizes army chief who said gays, poor people, Jehovah's Witnesses are morally unfit
By The Associated Press September 7, 2012 3:01 PM

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chile's government is criticizing one of its top generals for discriminating against gays and religious groups in his orders to military recruiters.

Army Commander Cristian Chateau had signed a document asking recruiters to be "especially concerned" about finding soldiers who are "morally and intellectually prepared" for military service. He said they should exclude people with physical, mental or socioeconomic problems, criminal behaviour, drug use, homosexuals, conscientious objectors and Jehovah's Witnesses."

Defence Minister Andres Allemand said Friday that such ideas are completely opposed to government policy, and said he's asked for a full military review of the matter to eliminate any such guidance.

Gay rights leader Rolando Jimenez isn't satisfied and he wants the general to be forcibly retired.

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Chile criticizes army chief who said gays, poor people, Jehovah's Witnesses are morally unfit (Original post)	Judi Lynn	Sep 2012	OP
wow my Mother and Grandmother are witnesses they are a lot of crazy things but	Heather MC	Sep 2012	#1
I was raised Jehovah's Witness, but decided they were too xenophobic, but they're good, trustworthy	dorksied	Sep 2012	#2
I discuss politics with My mother all the time, every subject	Heather MC	Sep 2012	#3

Response to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Fri Sep 7, 2012, 04:29 PM

Heather MC (4,805 posts)

1. wow my Mother and Grandmother are witnesses they are a lot of crazy things but

Morally unfit is an unfair characteristic. Infact I apreciate that they seem to be the only religion left who truely respects separation of church and state. I know this is in Chile and not the US. I hope those Witnesses are kept safe.

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Response to Heather MC (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 7, 2012, 08:14 PM

dorksied (347 posts)

2. I was raised Jehovah's Witness, but decided they were too xenophobic, but they're good, trustworthy

people, and I hope they'll be safe.

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Response to dorksied (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 7, 2012, 08:30 PM

Heather MC (4,805 posts)

3. I discuss politics with My mother all the time, every subject

And she never says do away with Abortions, because she understands it's better being legal, and if you don't believe in it don't do it. On gays getting married her response why should I be bothered by how someone else chooses to live. It's just not for her. I would have more respect for religion if they chose to stay out of the political fray. As a christian lately i have not been able to bring myself to go to church. .

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