General Pace Sends Farewell Message

[unhappycamper]

General Pace Sends Farewell Message
American Forces Press Service | September 29, 2007


WASHINGTON - Marine Gen. Peter Pace, the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanked servicemembers for their dedication and sacrifice in a farewell message.

"As my time as chairman comes to an end, I am filled with pride in the accomplishments of the incredible men and women of our armed forces, and humility in having had the opportunity to serve with each of you," Pace, who is retiring Sept. 30, wrote.

For the past six years, Pace has served as vice chairman and chairman of the Joint Chiefs. During this time and his more-than-40-year military career, he said, he has been enriched personally and professionally by all the troops he has come in contact with.

"From full combat operations to critical relief missions, your efforts around the world have brought stability to troubled regions, hope to those in need, and honor to America's citizens," Pace wrote to the troops. "During this challenging time in our nation's history, you have contributed immeasurably by defending the homeland and fighting terrorists who threaten the values we hold so dear."

America's servicemembers have stepped forward to fight even when safer, easier options were available, Pace wrote. "Your actions have demonstrated a thorough understanding of risk, and the honor in being part of something bigger than yourself," he said. "Your courage and selfless service will ensure your children -- and their children -- will enjoy the same freedoms that all Americans have enjoyed for generations."

Pace also praised military families for their sacrifices, noting that it takes great strength and resolve to deal with long deployments and frequent moves.


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[rpannier]

1. servicemembers have stepped forward to fight even when safer, easier options were available...

He left out SMARTER...Like diplomacy

[NYVet]

6. You can only talk for so long, and then action needs to be taken. (NT)

Or would you rather that Saddam still be tossing people into wood chippers?

[tekisui]

2. "selfless service will ensure your children ...will enjoy the same freedoms

Freedom to discriminate against immoral homosexuals."

[NYVet]

5. Some of us do think that homosexuality is immoral.

I know that in the grand scale of evolution, homosexuality is a dead end.

[tekisui]

7. That may be the most ignorant thing I've ever read.

Are you suggesting that one day no one will have heterosexual sex? Absurd.

[NYVet]

8. You read my comment wrong.

I was saying that when it comes to continuation of the gene pool, homosexuality is a dead end. No matter how hard they try, a gay or lesbian couple will never have a child without a member of the opposite gender.

A Man and women are needed to reproduce, not men and men or women and women.

[tekisui]

9. Reproduction is not a requirement for anyone.

And homosexuality is not an inherited gene. As long as people are reproducing, their will be people who are not heterosexual. It's not something that can be bred out.

And, respectfully, many people, homosexual and hetero-, adopt children and would be offended to suggest that they are anything but "their children".

[hobbit709]

3. I have a farewell message for the general

Fuck you and the horse you rode in on!

[NYVet]

4. And his reply would probably be more eloquent than your farewell message.

In fact, if he took the time to recognize you, I am sure that he would thank you for your opinion and then promptly forget you and your name after he explained to you why you had the right to act like that.