Americans Should Be Outraged at Ft. Polk Incident
Tim Huelskamp - Thu 07:33 AM 06/07/2012
On Wednesday it was made public that a same-sex ‘marriage’ ceremony was performed on the Fort Polk Army Base in Louisiana.
The House of Representatives recently passed an amendment to the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) based on the Military Religious Freedom Protection Act (offered by Congressman Tim Huelskamp) to prohibit same-sex marriages from taking place on federal military installations. Congressman Tim Huelskamp released the following statement about the incident:
“Americans should be outraged at what happened at Ft. Polk,” Congressman Huelskamp said. “Not only is it a clear violation of the State of Louisiana’s law to allow this ‘ceremony’ to go forward, but this happened despite last year’s assurances from the Department of Defense that state law recognizing only traditional marriage would be respected and upheld. They clearly lied.”
“When I introduced the Military Religious Freedom Protection Act to be sure that same-sex marriages would not be performed on America’s military bases and then when such provision was included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), opponents said there was no need to worry about such things happening – particularly in states where same-sex marriage is illegal. But, just a few weeks later, we have an example of a same-sex marriage being performed on a military base in contravention of state law. It’s clear this Administration is intent on advancing its narrow social agenda by whatever means possible. No time should be wasted in investigating this incident.”
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CC0709
Thursday 7 June 2012 08:39 Report this comment
I think we have more important things to worry about Tim. An economy struggling to recover, the crisis in Syria, childhood cancer, starving children...........and you want us to waste our time being "outraged" over a ceremony between two men or two women that happened to be in love? It's none of our business - and perhaps it shouldn't be yours either. I think this amendment is a joke myself. It doesn't matter to me or a lot of people actually when/where/how/why same sex marriages happen. We weren't put on this earth to judge others - that's up to a higher power.
Iamgonnagetu
Thursday 7 June 2012 09:38 Report this comment
Cco709 who in the hell cares about Syria or antithetical country. If they want to kill each other let them do it. The problem we have is sticking our nose into other countries business and end up spending billions of dollars. If we had the money we spent in Iraq and now in afkanistran every person in the US could be given a check for at least $100,000 if not more. As far as this gay thing its got out of hand and needs to be met head on.
SalinaSenior
Thursday 7 June 2012 12:41 Report this comment
OMG the world is going to end
hopeandchange
Thursday 7 June 2012 21:39 Report this comment
I have often wondered why the rest of modern civilization laughs at Kansas and we are the first of all bad jokes and stereotypes. However, I learned from actually listening to the near illiterate voice their opinions, I now know why. Get over your hate and move on to something productive.
okiedokie
Friday 8 June 2012 06:59 Report this comment
I forget...now which party is it that has the "narrow social agenda"...?
fuller85
Friday 8 June 2012 09:11 Report this comment
wow, all I can say. . is wow. We send soldiers by the thousands to fight a war that isn't even ours but yet our country is more concerned with same sex marriage on a millitary base. The gay thing has not got out of hand, it's always been there, people are just more open about it now, and who cares if they are gay. We don't live in the 1800's anymore, grow up and mind your own business.
Cawk65
Friday 8 June 2012 16:44 Report this comment
The only people scared of gays are closet gays themselves. Study after study proves it. Blanket it with God or the Bible if you will, but take a deep look inside of why your really scared of homosexuals.Everyone deserves a happy life.
IamMe
Friday 8 June 2012 21:31 Report this comment
So we should not be sticking our nose in other countries business, but yet we should be sticking our nose in americans personal lives? Is this the party of freedom? With freedom comes personal choices. Seems to me anymore republicans want to control people's personal choices but call the democrats communist. I thought soldiers fight for our freedoms. How many freedoms do we have left?
risingr
Saturday 9 June 2012 10:27 Report this comment
Congressman Huelskamp just happens to realize that morality is important to the fabric of a society. Life is more than just going from party to party having sex with whomever you wish. I truly pity you folks who have no clue as to how great our country was, and at the rate at which it is decaying. This will likely be the last generation of free Americans, and America was the last great hope for the world. Our society is like the folks in the ballroom of the Titanic, eating drinking and being merry and not even realizing the ship is already under water.
Cawk65
Saturday 9 June 2012 16:13 Report this comment
risingr you aren't saying gays aren't moral are you? Being gay isn't about going to parties and having sex with whom you wish. Really??? I pity you that you buy into the doom and gloom idea of the "world is ending" mentality. And for you to think America has it all figured out....omg have you ever left KS? You must be sad and a closet gay. You need to educate yourself on these "sex parties". If you think gays are the only ones going to a party you are misinformed. You basically need to ask yourself - why am I scared of gays? do they make you feel funny? do you also think blacks need separate restrooms cause of the color of their skin? Get educated and open your mind. Like I said EVERYONE deserves a happy life. Quit being so judgmental and more loving.
ShadowCipher
Saturday 9 June 2012 16:52 Report this comment
I will try and ignore comments I don't agree with just to keep focused. Simply put, the government system is in dire need of being fixed. Government spending is outrageous; inflation is out of control; government is catering to big business, and not it's people; I can go on... Fix these issues first, and then focus on "moral" issues. Hell, FOCUS ON KANSAS. The state government needs all the help it can get. Don't worry about pointing fingers, unless you care to point them at yourself.
IamMe
Saturday 9 June 2012 17:10 Report this comment
I agree ShadowCipher. But I disagree that the government and politicians should be in the business of morality. The last place one should look for morals is a politician. Freedom is people having the right to make their own choices, right or wrong.
passing_by
Saturday 9 June 2012 22:32 Report this comment
Congressman, I usually agree with you, but not here. If two consenting adults that happen to be in love, wish to marry, who cares? Really. We have a sinking economy, a national debt that is unsustainable, a military that is over extended, and you care about this? Priorities sir. (Not all conservatives are far right wing evangelicals by the way.)
JIMNKS
Sunday 10 June 2012 00:47 Report this comment
separate church and sate congressman...also remember, gay people pay taxes and those taxes pay your salary. Concentrate on more important issues like homelessness in your home state, obesity in your home state. Let Louisiana worry about Louisiana.
sirsyko
Monday 11 June 2012 12:21 Report this comment
Traditional marriage? Who gets to define 'traditional'. In biblical times it was traditional to have several wives.
TruthBtold
Tuesday 12 June 2012 17:33 Report this comment
RisingR is somewhat correct... we have become a country that is no longer protected by God. We have lost our hedge of protection. It was evident in 2001 when we were attacked on our own soil. There is a decline in the morality of our country in general. It isn't just about gays marrying each other. Think about it, if you are old enough.
TruthBtold
Tuesday 12 June 2012 17:33 Report this comment
Continued... When I was growing up, (not as long ago as you might think); we were still allowed to pray in school, we were still allowed to say Jesus Christ in schools, at football games we prayed, we have lost our hedge of protection because we have FORCED GOD out of our country. What most people don't realize, because they are just going along their merry little ways, is that we are a county that is going to experience the worst economic disaster of all time. Greece, Italy, France, sheesh, they are nothing, compared to the devastation that is coming. Unless people repent of their sinful ways and turn back to God, we all will suffer. China already owns most of the midwest, and you didn't even know it.
TruthBtold
Tuesday 12 June 2012 17:34 Report this comment
Continued-Most of the studied Christians are aware of this, and try to educate those who are not... but, they don't listen... and so we continue on in our own little worlds thinking no one is going to take us over... WRONG, there are already cells here. Yes, right here in Kansas, how did they get here? The same way the illegal Mexican's got here.... by the tunnels.... They have been waiting for the word, and it's not long coming.
TruthBtold
Tuesday 12 June 2012 17:35 Report this comment
Continued-Prepare yourselves for what is America's payback. We were blessed by God, because we dedicated our lives to God. Look around D.C. you will see all the buildings were consecrated to God. In fact, at Ground Zero, you will find that not all the buildings were destroyed, 1 was not... the 1st building built still stands. It was the 1st building, and It was consecrated to our Lord. It is the only thing that stands... I could go on and on about this... but I realize it will only fall on deaf ears... ears that are twisted and turned by the minds of the immoral... Sad, but true... So, back to the subject at hand... Why is this an important piece of news? BECAUSE it PROVES the agenda of the White House.... They lie, they deceive and they manipulate the truth, to help corrupt the USA... Soon my friends, you will all see the truth... And then you can say, Wow, somebody had already told us this... hmmm
grnthums
Tuesday 12 June 2012 19:49 Report this comment
Which White House? The one that lied about weapons of mass destruction in order to go to war with Iraq, tortured the enemy and innocents, cut taxes for the wealthy and claimed it would create jobs? That White House? "Your either with us or against us. Mission accomplished. He tried to kill mah daddy." Until you own up to the historical damage done to America by THIS White House America will be condemned to repeat it. The next major deficit trash clean-up project will start here in Kansas after our present governor is proved to be a liar.
Cawk65
Tuesday 12 June 2012 19:53 Report this comment
TruthBtold...lol..."The world Is ending soon, the bible says so" How many times have we heard this?? And those damn "cells" using tunnels to Kansas, I know that has to be a huge issue facing our state. You see it all the time in the news about tunnels to KS...lol...omg really? Do I need to stock pile guns as well and make a doomsday shelter??? Education people!! Love one another, that's what I thought the Bible taught above everything.
THEENFORCER
Wednesday 13 June 2012 09:53 Report this comment
cawk65 evidently you are one of the gay problem. I see a couple others popping their gay heads up here also. However you wish to have sex and be the receiver or giver is up to you in your own private quarters. Why you think you need to be married to your other person is beyond me. Nobody gave you gays a second throught but that was not ok with you people so you started pushing yourselfs onto others. You have put so much crap out there (no bun intended)and are trying to disrupt the lives of people. If everyone was gay there would be no population and no world problems plain and simple. It was also you gays that are responsible for HIV why don't you expand on that a little more?
koniginb71
Friday 15 June 2012 14:02 Report this comment
Why can't we ever hear about the republicans who are NOT conservative right wingers? Are there any left? why is there voice not heard? As long as the republicans keep going after personal liberties and privacies I will vote democrat...they aren't perfect but I am smart enough to realize that in this country I am closer to the food stamp line and far far away from the 1%......These republicans are killing their party by going after birth control, abortion, gay issues, womans issues and poor people issues....they favor the corporations and slam the American dream every chance they get to earn themselves another dollar....I am sick and tired of it and we all better pay attention to Syria cuz as soon as a right winger-corporation loving republican (Romney) gets in office and the 99% revolt this is exactly whats going to happen to us.....you can bet on it.....a revolt/uprising is coming is those pesky repubs keep pushing the 99%. God Bless America.
jaycard
Saturday 16 June 2012 12:17 Report this comment
Wow Tim, do you think any gay troops have died for our country? You are hypocritical in your stance as it relates to this trivial issue, as compared to the true important issues these days. Interesting that those like you are the first to throw the first stone..haven't been showing up in public bathrooms like your buddy Larry Craig, have you?
rockalise
Tuesday 19 June 2012 11:07 Report this comment
OMG! Enforcer you sound like a backward idiot! There's a GAY PROBLEM? Well with you in the world, we also have an "idiot problem" Gay's are only standing up for the right to have the personal freedom's that you and I have, they have to "push" for their rights. Look how many times they have been oppressed, ridiculed, and even killed because they happen to have been born to love someone of their own sex. And it's not meant for everyone to be gay, just like everyone is not white or black. so rest assured, we will always have plenty of people. With an every growing population and less resources available with each passing year, as our planet has reached the 7 billion mark, maybe it would be a good thing to have MORE gay people, huh? And get your facts straight, HIV was not started by the gay population! Where in the world have you been?????
GETALIFE674
Thursday 21 June 2012 00:13 Report this comment
really rockalise maybe if we stone gays to death like other countries do we could reduce the population a bunch also. Seems to me gays transmitted HIV all around and to a few straight people. Do you even know how HIV is transmitted? Also this being borned thing was dreamed up by the gays so people would feel sorry for them but if birth is the issue here then they should come up with a test to see if the fetus is gay and if so do an abortion. This resolves all the problems with us having to put up with these misfits.
grnthums
Thursday 21 June 2012 17:53 Report this comment
To GETALIFE674: HIV is believed to have originated in non-human primates in West-central Africa and were transferred to humans in the early 20th century. Did I mention non-human primates? That would be a perfect description of you. Now come back and spew your lack of intelligence.
Iamgonnagetu
Thursday 21 June 2012 19:57 Report this comment
Grnthums go back to your closet. Someone should have aborted you so the rest of us would not need your comments..
grnthums
Thursday 21 June 2012 21:30 Report this comment
Aborted? Really? How about a less hateful response like "deleted by administrator". Now that would be 'pro-life'.
Iamgonnagetu
Friday 22 June 2012 08:04 Report this comment
Gaythums less hateful why do you deserve that? You were born to be gay so live with it and everything it brings. Don't be on here crying about things being said by people who find your lifestyle outrageous.
THEENFORCER
Friday 22 June 2012 14:11 Report this comment
grnthums is the sound made by this person when with their partner in a private session.
Iamgonnagetu
Tuesday 26 June 2012 13:21 Report this comment
Couldn't we save money and time if we rounded up all the gays and Mexicans at the same time and get rid of all the trash.
SumYungGuy
Tuesday 26 June 2012 13:23 Report this comment
" As far as this gay thing its got out of hand and needs to be met head on." Wow. 1956 called, wanting you to come back real bad. Now if we can only figure out how to take care of the black problem, huh?
Iamgonnagetu
Tuesday 26 June 2012 17:45 Report this comment
SumYungGay if it was the 50's you would either be deep in your closet or laying face down in some alley.
SumYungGuy
Tuesday 26 June 2012 21:49 Report this comment
Imagonna, I can always tell when someone is just trying to get a reaction. You'll have to try harder than that to convince me you are that far from civilized.
Iamgonnagetu
Tuesday 26 June 2012 22:27 Report this comment
SumYungGay your telling me one Guy screwing another Guy is civilized?
SumYungGuy
Wednesday 27 June 2012 11:18 Report this comment
No. I'm saying it's not my business. I, for one, have no interest at all in another man's sex life. Cannot understand those that do. Hmmm....
THEENFORCER
Wednesday 27 June 2012 12:41 Report this comment
hey sumhung you are awful protective about your lifestyle. Saw on the news they shot two lesbians in texas. how long is that going to take to spread elsewhere. And I agree gays are not civilized do not know why you think they are..
SumYungGuy
Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:06 Report this comment
Not sure what your read that could be interpreted as protective of my, or anyone's lifestyle. I'm just not interested in anyone's else's sex life any more than I interested in what brand of deodorant someone uses. I can't imagine what could be more "none of my business." If for some reason you think that it is your business to know about someone's else's sex life, well, good for you. When you get some spare time, ask yourself why.
SumYungGuy
Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:41 Report this comment
If I had a pre-occupation with what type of car someone drives, I guess you could say that I am a fan of the automobile. If I just have to know what kind of guitars Eric Clapton is playing on his latest tour, I guess that would make me an Eric Clapton fan. Using this same logic, I have absolutely no interest in someone else's sexual preferences. Again, those that do think it is their business might have a little Q&A session with themselves.
grnthums
Wednesday 27 June 2012 18:18 Report this comment
HEY! ADMINISTRATOR FOR KSALLink.com! REMOVE THIS LOCAL MOUTHPIECE FOR HATE! Then you can advertize a new site specific link here that best articulates and promotes discrimination and hate in Salina and central Kansas.
THEENFORCER
Thursday 28 June 2012 09:38 Report this comment
Hey grnthums don't like what you are reading here? Then get back in your closet. The few people telling it like it is and their views of gays is multiplied by millions of people world wide. If you do not like it move to a friendly gay area if you can find one or just live with it as a fact of life for your kind.
SumYungGuy
Thursday 28 June 2012 14:10 Report this comment
@ grnthums, No worries, it's not like anyone takes these hateful opinions seriously. After all, it's impossible to confuse a rapid dog with Plato.
getumgranny
Friday 29 June 2012 15:59 Report this comment
Ok kids, let's get back on track here! The subject is should a gay marriage be allowed on a military base, supported by tax paying citizens? It was illegal in the state, clearly the violation of the law will be something the state will address. In the meantime, I do not care if 2men or 2women get married, I do not agree with it, but it's not my business. I DO care though they were allowed to marry on a military base, that is wrong!! Had they of had a ceremony at a private church somewhere, big deal.
getumgranny
Friday 29 June 2012 16:07 Report this comment
As to the Gay/Lesbian issue, If you choose to live this lifestyle, then do not be upset at people that are not accepting of the life you chose. As I said, not my business if you choose this life, but demanding and expecting special treatment is not fair. I think our country is losing it's moral compass, I found it very disturbing that so many people did not care about the recent Secret Service incident. It bothered me when I overheard so many say they "did not care about what Pres.Clinton did with Ms. blue dress, as long as he did his job". Our country is slowly going down the toilet, we are going broke, people here cannot find jobs, pay their bills, buy groceries or afford health care.
getumgranny
Friday 29 June 2012 16:14 Report this comment
Our politicians are giving away the country to the illegal aliens a little at a time. And yet, we manage to scrape up billions of dollars to send overseas to other people in other countries. The politicians make more money and enjoy the best of benefits, the average tax payer could only dream about this. The Senate and Congress people are privy to inside stock information, they invest a few thousand and make millions over night, AND THAT'S LEGAL FOR THEM BUT NOT FOR US!! We are in serious need of a revolution in this Country, time to step up and go to war with the idiots in charge in Washington DC!!! Time to take back our rights and make our voices heard, LOUDLY!! Republicans and Democrats need to start working together for the American people, put the agendas aside and work together!!
masterjace
Saturday 30 June 2012 12:22 Report this comment
I just singed the petition to make it legal for same-sex marriages to be performed on all military bases. Kansas needs to stop trying to inflict its religious beliefs on others, and telling the rest of the world how to live. I am happy to see that god and religion is being removed from the Federal Government, it is finally opening up to see that there is more to the world than the Christian Hate Machine, that cries wolf anytime anyone tries to stand up to them. It is time that the Christians stop dictating god’s law; maybe some of you need to start living it. If you’re so upset by Gay marriage then don’t have one. I plan on it, and if things go, well I will be having one here in Kansas on a base soon! It is Federal Property Not State.
masterjace
Saturday 30 June 2012 12:28 Report this comment
grnthums very nice reply I have given up on trying to get any real points to the idiots they have no concept of logic, truth, or understanding. Just hate, hate, and more hate. Do not stop your posts due to anyone on here, keep up the good work and stick to what you have to say, the more of us that do it the better. Let them know that they can not shut us up on here or anyplace. MJ
SumYungGuy
Saturday 30 June 2012 12:33 Report this comment
@Granny: you encapsulated it all in your words about while not agreeing with gay marriages, it's not your business. I too have absolutely no plans to pursue a gay lifestyle, having just got engaged to a fantastic woman, but, why in the world would I think that the whole world has to think just like a think? As far as taxpayers dollars paying for gay marriages on military bases, I guess I would like to see the list of what else is being funded with our moneys. Military life is a tough one, and I think that a serviceperson should get all kinds of perks. They sure don't get enough actual pay!
Iamgonnagetu
Saturday 30 June 2012 22:43 Report this comment
Masterjace idiots for not wanting gays pushing their agenda's on the rest of us straight folks. You all have now placed targets on your backs. People in Salina pretty much had a live and let live attitude for the most part. That no longer can be said.
THEENFORCER
Sunday 1 July 2012 13:41 Report this comment
materjace stop spreading your vile here. Grab grnthums and head to Thomas Park.
getumgranny
Sunday 1 July 2012 15:40 Report this comment
I wish people would stop trying to "Force" me to accept certain lifestyles. 1)I do not care if someone lives an alternative life, but do not force me to accept it 2)I have no problem with people immigrating to our USA legally, but stop trying to force me to accept the illegal ones that should not be here because they entered ILLEGALLY!! 3)I do not care if you are a Republican or Democrat, I personally choose to be an AMERICAN first, so quit forcing beliefs on me your party supports. 4)I do not believe in abortion, but it is not my business to tell a woman what is best for her and her body, that is her CHOICE. 5)I do not support so many people abusing the welfare system, so stop telling me all these people REALLY NEED it, that's a lie. Last, I do not know who I will vote for this presidential election, I haven't decided which will be the lessor of 2 evils, in the meantime, stop all the childish mudslinging and lets get down to the facts!!
THEENFORCER
Sunday 1 July 2012 22:28 Report this comment
sumyung did you say you got engaged to a transgender?
SumYungGuy
Tuesday 3 July 2012 17:15 Report this comment
really pathetic.
GETALIFE674
Wednesday 4 July 2012 23:10 Report this comment
You gays are pathetic. I just wish we had laws like other countries to deal with you freaks.
masterjace
Friday 13 July 2012 20:16 Report this comment
Iamgonnagetu Yawn what a trad. I don't go to the park I get enough of what I want without slumming. I would not want to cut into you action. You Troll the Park when your not Trolling on here. Get a life and stop trying to force you sick lifestyle on all of us, not everyone want to live like you, with there heads in there backsides.Iamgonnagetu and GETALIFE674 make a good couple, both full of hate, and dumb as a post. Must be Granny's special Ed kids. She is too stupid to know what a life style is, and being born the way your God made us.
grnthums
Monday 16 July 2012 08:20 Report this comment
f!@k! I dare you to delete this as offensive after allowing all this hate an personal sexual attacks. I DARE YOU!
grnthums
Monday 16 July 2012 08:22 Report this comment
Instantaneous censorship. George Carlin had it right. KSALLink sucks!
Iamgonnagetu
Monday 16 July 2012 18:13 Report this comment
Masterjacebater you got some mouth on you. I bet they love you in Thomas Park. By the way I now know exactly who you are. Must say I was a little surprised. Keep dragging me into all your arguments and I will put your name on that target on your back. So back off and enjoy your gay life and partner and stop attacking us straight people.
InsideOut
Thursday 19 July 2012 17:31 Report this comment
Good for the military! Good for the military!
THEENFORCER
Friday 27 July 2012 09:04 Report this comment
you bet good for the military send them over there to the countries where we have troops and let them all run loose and join the sects we are fighting against they would probably love to see some of these gay guys.
masterjace
Friday 27 July 2012 13:38 Report this comment
Iamgonnagetu more threats from a child that wants to make everyone think he is someone. May-bee you need to make an appointment with mental health services about your narcissistic personality disorder. Keep talking on here the more you do the more deranged you sound. At least you are setting the groundwork for an insanity defense if you ever manage to grow a pair and come to my offices and do anything! I was out of town working on a project for the Government so have not been on the site, or would of replied earlier did not want you to think I was afraid or anything like that of little boy big mouth.
Lifeofsin
Friday 3 August 2012 09:34 Report this comment
You're all gay......
interestedread
Friday 3 August 2012 22:26 Report this comment
Yes Tim, it is an outrage. As for you naysayers, read Deuteronomy ch. 28 (if you is smart enough to read) and it tells exactly why you are dragging our country through hell. If you get through that, you might want to try Romans ch. 1. After that, who knows, you may want to keep on reading! Don't judge me, I didn't write it, God did. If you don't like it, you can take it up with Him.
THEENFORCER
Monday 6 August 2012 10:15 Report this comment
Hey Iamgonna what's this masterjace name? I sure would like to know. thanks