Air Force Colonel Disciplined Over Same-Sex Marriage Beliefs

Captain Gregory Prickett: He should not have to give up his job to practice his faith; we would not require anyone else of another religion to do so. There is no command higher than God's. The certificate is not even a requirement, but a gesture. If he was really discriminating, he would not have gotten someone else to sign it. Clearly, it was a matter of practicing his faith.

There is really no inequality in it as it is not mandatory to do so. He can lot to do it, or not to do it. He should fight it; you can not enforce a gesture. It's not regulation, bylaws, nor does it have any legal standing. If the military wishes to make it regulation, then they would have a leg to stand on. But even then it would make for an interesting debate; you can't satisfy one argument based on belief, or faith, and/or religion without giving equal consideration to the other. That's why it's a gesture, and not regulation or law. If you can get a certificate for supporting a loved one; I need a certificate too. My role during deployment for my single son is just as important as any wife or husband. Therefore, maybe I need to get a lawyer; how dare the parents, especially the mother's be looked over. Nlt only that, but as the mother I need to utilize some of those military discounts; if I gave birth to him and he lives with me, shouldn't I matter just as much?

My personal opinion don't have to represent anything, except me; these are discussions, not a court of law. I understand the military has its own way of doing things as the military has been a part of my life all my life. Nevertheless, he can fight it. Military really has no legal standing on a gesture. As I noted, if this be the case, I need to file against the military and present my own argument. Military literature is not stone; haven't you or your family ever fought against something in the military and won, regardless of how small or big it may be. We have and won. As far as other religions affirming or not affirming; we are all God's children, we all sin, we all fall short, so I really don't get your point. Churches as well as anyone else, or system can acknowledge you, without approving your life choices. That happens everyday.

That is exactly my point, it is about choice; it's all about choice. The parent comment was to say if they can claim discrimination, a parent can to; it was in gest, you're taking it literally. As far as getting anyone in trouble; one can advocate as one feels, especially on one's religious beñiefs. Religious faith, spirituality, denomination, or non-denominational... what's the point? Like I said, we all fall short. Nevertheless, we can all laugh and work together, but I don't have to co-sign on your life style. Depending on our choice of employment, we all take oaths, and/or swear in/promise. The military is a business, and like any other it will do what is in the best interest of it's goal and purpose within it's limits in conjunction with a governing body. I don't know why you would think one has to be in the military to advocate on behalf of a serviceman/woman. I'm one of thousands that do this everyday. People do not have to be in the military to change things in the military; hence members of our government, sitting and past presidents. In the fight/struggle in LGBTQ community has been fought by many for years; I know quite a few and none were military, but the military has changed certain views based on the advocating of those that have taken, and maintain to stand. This is how change happens...this is how progress happens; if not we would all be living under one mortal voice and not have the freedoms and liberties we enjoy.

If it were not for civilians who advocate and go the distance for many of our soldiers; past and present, a lot of them would be worse off. As to why I would comment; as I stated before, this is a discussion board and freedom of speech is not a gesture.

I remember that one SSG.

That one is an oldie but a goodie. New saw opinions on the list to hand out from supply though, must have to come from higher up.

Don't agree with the actions, but that was funny as heck!!!