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Old 08-11-2012, 07:15 PM
 
Location: Near Manito
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Originally Posted by Clark Park View Post
Oh, I wanted to include this picture of the General von Steuben monument in Lafayette Park in Washington, DC near the White House.

I find it interesting that the statuary has an unquestionably Homo-erotic quality about it. Was that by accident or design?
That statue is also known among local humorists as "Gay Adoptee at Halloween."

 
Old 08-11-2012, 07:22 PM
 
Location: TX
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(to Clark Park) I am not really surprised when you see homoerotic.messages where normal people don't.
More proof that you never stop to educate yourself before posting.

"In 1776, von Steuben was forced to leave due to rumors of alleged homosexuality and accusations of his having taken improper liberties with boys. Though no proof exists regarding von Steuben's sexual orientation, the stories proved sufficiently powerful to compel him to seek new employment."

Baron von Steuben - Baron Friedrich von Steuben

The monument was actually made specifically to reference the accusation that he was a homosexual.
 
Old 08-11-2012, 07:45 PM
 
Location: Capital Hill
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Originally Posted by Trackwatch View Post
I guess you don't understand there have ALWAYS been Gays and Lesbians serving with honor in the Military.

An enemy isn't going to care the sexual orientation of the person pointing a gun at them.
It's a known fact of history, Ceaser's armies were alway encouraged to be homosexual, that's how they were kept together, Napoleon was well aware of this and also encouraged homosexuality in his armies. Of course, Napoleon thought he was Ceaser.
 
Old 08-11-2012, 07:48 PM
 
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Originally Posted by rebel12 View Post
And what is that Israelis do?
Have openly gay soldiers serving in their military.
 
Old 08-11-2012, 08:09 PM
 
Location: Ohio
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You guys all seem to have major problem with the simplest concepts like respect.
Of course you can respect your enemy the same way boxers respect their opponents in the ring. The worst is to lose respect of your opponents and that what gays in us military are causing.

Respect is something that you earn and gay soldiers don't command any respect from anybody.
REALLY ?? Again, there have always been Homosexuals in the military.

Seems the Israeli military hasn't lost ANY respect have they?
 
Old 08-11-2012, 08:27 PM
 
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Originally Posted by Vic 2.0 View Post
More proof that you never stop to educate yourself before posting.

"In 1776, von Steuben was forced to leave due to rumors of alleged homosexuality and accusations of his having taken improper liberties with boys. Though no proof exists regarding von Steuben's sexual orientation, the stories proved sufficiently powerful to compel him to seek new employment."

Baron von Steuben - Baron Friedrich von Steuben

The monument was actually made specifically to reference the accusation that he was a homosexual.
I find it hard to believe that anybody would create a monument which would reference unproven accusations of any kind lol
 
Old 08-11-2012, 08:58 PM
 
Location: Washingtonville
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Originally Posted by rebel12 View Post
Raisin
Respect is something that you earn, something that you command and gay soldiers don't command any respect from anybody.
It's raison btw, it stands for reason, as do I.

Why don't gay soldiers command respect? Do they have to wear rainbow uniforms? Do they not shoot straight? Is there something about them that would openly tell everyone that they were gay? Do you know how many gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders have served honorably in the military? Nope you don't, but there have been quite a few. Why don't we know? Because of the Don't ask, don't tell rule. Members of the LGBT community have served, fought, and died for this country. By disrespecting an LGBT soldier you are disrespecting all soldiers. Please, don't do that. Every soldier that has served their country with honer deserves respect, regardless of religion, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality or any other social label.
 
Old 08-11-2012, 08:59 PM
 
Location: Washingtonville
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I am not really surprised when you see homoerotic.messages where normal people don't.
Funny, I was thinking the same thing about you.
 
Old 08-11-2012, 09:00 PM
 
Location: Washingtonville
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Originally Posted by Yeledaf View Post
That statue is also known among local humorists as "Gay Adoptee at Halloween."
Do you have proof of this? IF you don't mind from now on I will be asking for proof for any claim made by the anti-gay crowd and I encourage those who are pro on this topic do the same.
 
Old 08-11-2012, 09:44 PM
 
Location: TX
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I find it hard to believe that anybody would create a monument which would reference unproven accusations of any kind lol
And I find it hard to believe you actually think your finding something hard to believe should hold any weight in a serious discussion regarding this statue, gay adoption, or anything else for that matter.
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