Some Marines in South Carolina are standing their ground after expressing support for Pride Month in a recent Facebook post.
. "We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect."
"Seems today sir in this politically correct society anybody can join my beloved Corps, men that like men, women who like women," one user commented. "How does someone’s sexuality prevent them from fulfilling their oath?," the Marines responded before posting the oath in written form. "The freedoms you enjoy are currently protected by those serving in the ranks, which includes LGBTQ. You are welcome for their service," the Marines responded. "If by ‘woke’ you mean showing appreciation to a group who has made major contributions to the U.S. Military….then yes. Have a meritorious day!," the Marines continued"My dad fought for the rights of every last one of us," one user posted.
Gays and lesbians were banned in the military until the 1993 approval of "don’t ask, don’t tell," which allowed them to serve only if they did not openly acknowledge their sexual orientation. Rather than helping, advocates say, the policy actually created more problems. In its entire history, the military dismissed more than 100,000 service members based on their sexual or gender identities — 14,000 of them during "don’t ask, don’t tell.
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