James Madison once said the Happy Union of these States is a wonder; their constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.

As we celebrate America’s birthday with friends and family this weekend, please remember to thank our Nation’s defenders.  Freedom isn’t free, and it is through their sacrifices and the sacrifices of our Founding Fathers that we celebrate this great holiday.

From Lexington and Valley Forge at the birth of our nation, to Iraq and Afghanistan today, America’s soldiers have fought for Freedom and in defense our Nation.  The Fourth of July is a time to remember and honor the sacrifices of all our fighting men and women.  

I want to take this time to remember the sacrifice made by LtCol Jeffrey Chessani, USMC, who the Thomas More Law Center was privileged to defend against politically motivated criminal charges.  LtCol Chessani honorably served three tours of duty in Iraq and was considered one of our Nation’s most effective combat commanders.  Yet he was made a political scapegoat to appease those who opposed the war.

We also remember the sacrifices of Captain Michael Martino, USMC, and Major Gerald Bloomfield, USMC, who died in Iraq in defense of our country.  Their sacrifices are memorialized at the foot of the Mt. Soledad Cross, which the Law Center defended against attacks by an ACLU backed lawyer. 

Our dearly bought liberty is now in danger from enemies within our gates as well as from abroad.  Today, America stands alone as the last great hope for Western Civilization.  This is a time for Patriotic Americans to take action. Best wishes for a safe and happy Independence Day.

May God continue to bless America.

Sincerely yours,

Richard Thompson
President and Chief Counsel
Thomas More Law Center

From the Desk of Richard Thompson,
President and Chief Counsel, Thomas More Law Center

Our National Security is at Stake; Your Help is Needed to Stop Homosexuals from Serving in Our Military

  April 27, 2010

Dear Friends:
The Obama administration and Congress are moving quickly to repeal the longstanding statutory ban on homosexuals serving in the military by this Memorial Day! 

Over 1,100 distinguished retired Admirals and Generals urged the existing ban be maintained.  In a statement released in 2009, they expressed their great concern about the impact a repeal of the ban would have on “morale, discipline, unit cohesion, and overall readiness.” 

I urge you to contact your members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees immediately. Let them know that you expect them to oppose this radical social experiment on our military, which will irreversibly degrade their war fighting capability. Ask your family and friends to do the same.

Links to those committee members are provided below.

US Senate Armed Services Committee –
http://armed-services.senate.gov/members.htm

US House Armed Services Committee -       http://armedservices.house.gov/list_of_memI

Here are a few simple points you may want to mention should you decide to contact members of Congress: 

• “Please support the 1993 law (often mislabeled “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”) that bans homosexuals in the military; and oppose all legislative or administrative efforts to repeal or weaken it.” 

• “Please oppose any legislation or amendment that would impose a ‘moratorium’ on enforcement of the 1993 law.  A ‘moratorium’ would have the same effect as repeal.”  

• “Our military should not be subjected to social engineering that makes their lives more difficult, especially with two wars going on.”

Most military commanders, when allowed to freely speak, oppose repeal of the ban on homosexuals serving in the military:

• Over 1,100 distinguished retired admirals and generals.
• Marine General Peter Pace, then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, publicly stated in 2007 that homosexual conduct is immoral and the military should not condone it by allowing gays to serve in the military.
• The current Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway, told Congress that his advice to the President and Congress was to keep the ban on homosexuals as it is.
• The Army Chief of Staff, General George W. Casey, Jr., told Congress he had serious concerns about the impact of a repeal of the ban on a military currently engaged in two wars.    
• The commanding general of the Army in the Pacific, Lt. General Benjamin R. Mixon, was publicly reprimanded when he publicly opposed the ban and called on troops and their families to fight the repeal of the ban.

Some points why the ban should be maintained:

• As stated in current law, there is no constitutional right to serve in the military. 
• The military is historically selective about who can join, based on age, weight, physical fitness, health, drug usage and more.
• Open homosexuality would destroy unit cohesion, good order and discipline. 
• Military life is drastically different from civilian life.  Troops are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, sharing sleeping quarters, showers, and other living areas in conditions that the law describes as “forced intimacy.”
• According to one poll, 10% of military personnel say they will quit if homosexuals are allowed to serve openly.
• Accepting homosexual men in the military will expose service members to higher risks of health problems, including AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
• Young enlisted personnel will be potentially compromised by inappropriate conduct, including sexual advances by higher ranking homosexuals.
• As most serving in the military are Christians, the ban will cause religious conflicts as their faith considers homosexual conduct a sin.  

Military men and women, our sons and daughters, should not be subjected to an involuntary social experiment, and our nation should not have to pay the high price for President Obama’s political promises to left wing activists.

The Center for Military Readiness has developed an excellent 2-page policy analysis, which will give you a quick background of the issues.  You may read it by clicking below.

CMR Policy Analysis -February 2010

 Action on this issue may be completed by Memorial Day.  So it is imperative you let your Congressmen and Senators know that you expect them to oppose this radical social experiment on our military.

I hope you take this opportunity to make a difference in this important cause.  Please forward my letter to family and friends.

Thank you for all your help!
    
 
 
Richard Thompson,
President and Chief Counsel,
Thomas More Law Center

P. S. Because most military voices are muzzled by their commander- in- chief and his political appointees in the Pentagon, your immediate action is required to ensure their voices are heard in Congress!  Please write or call your elected representatives today.