Here we go again. Some jerk in the military has embarrassed himself and his service branch with intolerant, immature behavior — captured on video, no less.
We cats would like to say we're surprised. The Navy isn't exactly a beacon of tolerance in the U.S. Armed Forces. Although it had a progressive policy on the books, 50-plus years ago it relegated its black seamen to service as stewards, and lagged behind the other branches in true integration throughout all its ranks. So, with this history, why would we expect a naval commander to be sensitive about his gay and female sailors today?
Well, because he has to, that's why.
Sorry, folks, no "morale-building" excuses here. If 90 percent of Captain Owen Honors' crew looked forward to these videos, 10 percent of his crew did not. While the military is not a democracy, we're sure that Captain Honors would like to be able to count on the unreserved confidence of all his sailors when he issues an order.
Except those days are probably over, now. These disgusting and sophomoric videos have landed their creator in a boatload of trouble. Because after initially defending them, the Navy has changed its tune.
Should Captain Honors lose his job? Damn right. Fire his ass.
UPDATE: It's Tuesday, and this immature little jerk has lost his command. Hurray! Of course, we're sure that there are outraged bleatings over at Free Republic and other right-wing sites about how there's no free speech left in America because we all have to be "politically correct." To which we say: Folks, you can be as hateful and bile-filled and sophomoric as you like. Except now, there are consequences. Which is a good thing.
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