Some Things Just Make You Wonder

As you may have noticed about this little blog from time to time, is that I do have a variety of interest. I also chime in on topics that hit my radar screen. My musings pretty much run the gamut from Chicago Cubs Baseball, politics, varying theological ideologies, social interaction, history, science, and a very big supporter of the military. Not that I want our brave men and women to bring the world to its knees (which we could, yuk yuk), but just continue the phenomenal job of ensuring that our shores are never overrun by the headcases. Nevertheless, the latest news circulating these days is that infamous "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy instituted under the Clinton administration. Mind you, I care less about a person's preference. As long as someone can perform in the field they have selected, and are the best at what they do, so be it. However, my little light bulb went off, and wondered about those booted-out that have skills our Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA) could use. I'm talking about the linguist, pilot's, and others with special skills.

One would think those agencies would be recruiting people like this at record pace. I for one would very much hire a linguistic specialist to translate languages my feeble mind does not want to learn. When you think about this, these are young men and women with unblemished records of service. Yet perceived as unfit, or unqualified because of who they are. That's just insane. Police officers come in all shapes and sizes. You don't see them booting an officer out because they had one donut too many, do you? And if you do, it's a rarity. When I served in the Army, they had this thing we dubbed, "The Fat Man's Program" (Yes it was over 20 years ago). It basically meant that if you did not meet the desired weight according to your height, you got the boot. Now with respect to that, having an unhealthy, overweight person regardless of gender, or preference in a combat situation may not be a good idea.

Nevertheless, having a person with excellent linguistic, or flight skills for covert/non-covert missions or assignments, is always a natural benefit. I guess the point of this little light bulb moment, is to just suggest, if you are going to kick-out a person that excels in their chosen occupation, the least you can do is set them up with interviews/contacts at the federal, state, and local levels of government. After all, they did serve their country with pride. Don't push them aside. They are and shall ever be, Honorable Veterans. Treat them all with respect.

But then again, that's just my opinion. I would enjoy reading yours.