3-star (Mixon) not reprimanded for gay ban letter

[unhappycamper]

Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon
Had urged troops to speak up in support of the ban


3-star not reprimanded for gay ban letter
By Anne Flaherty - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Mar 31, 2010 17:18:26 EDT

WASHINGTON — A high-ranking Army general won’t be formally reprimanded after urging troops to lobby to keep the ban on openly gay military service.

President Barack Obama supports lifting the ban, and an active attempt to keep it in place could be considered insubordination.

But Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon’s civilian boss says the three-star Army general won’t receive a letter of reprimand or be forced to step down. Army Secretary John McHugh told reporters Wednesday that Mixon has been told by Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey that what he did was inappropriate.

“The chief and I believe that he is now prepared to lead in the very distinguished manner in which he has led in the past and that brought him to a very, very high level three-star position,” McHugh said.

“So we will consider the matter closed as of today,” he added.


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2010/03/ap_gay_ban_mixon_033110/

[jeremyfive]

1. End the Military's WELFARE Program for Old Bigot

These bigots don't have a clue how to effectly use the talents of all members of a multicultural society. Meanwhile, a substantial portion of the country is treatened by them. We need an effective military, not a motley group of prejudiced thugs. Look at the history of young girls being raped on our military training bases--the jig is up. This old-boy WELFARE state has got to CHANGE--we need bang for our military spending.

[joeybee12]

2. Yeah, like he's gonna get reprimanded...after what McChrystal did

and Obama said nothing...nice to know who is really in control.