The "newest" Col. Potter. LOL

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On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:29:28 -0400, "SWIGGY"
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On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:26:37 +0100, "Neil Hoskins"
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On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:30:00 -0400, "Chaplain \(COL\) Lonnie J. Potter"
wrote:

The "newest" Col. Potter. LOL

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Chappie

"The United States Corps of Chaplains is not an entity of, nor
endorsed by, any branch of the military services or the United States
government."

It is a non-profit organization that discriminates by religion...


Good. Just occasionally I envy the Yanks for having secularism (pretty
much) enshrined in the constitution. Here in UK, where the Anglican
church
is a branch of government, chaplains in both the armed services and
National
Health Service are paid-for by the taxpayer.

Military services, Veterans Administration, and probably Public Health
Service "real" chaplains are paid by the U.S. government.
I have no idea how it is justified.

They feed you meds as food for your health.
They feed you food as food for your body.
They feed you knowledge as food for your intellegence.
They feed you spiritual comfort as food for your soul.

It's a smorgasboard. Take what ya want. If ya don't like the way the
spiritual food is prepared, you don't have to partake. Just because you do
not, does not mean that those that enjoy and relish it should be denied.

At tax payer expense?

I do not have a problem with that. After all, a war zone chaplain needs
special training for the special needs of the troops. It does not interfere
with the constitution concerning setting up a national religion. It
acknowledges that many of our military personnel have a spiritual side that
must be fulfilled. They are often hundreds or thousands of miles away from
their home congregation. I'm neither Christian, Jew, nor Muslim, nor any
"eastern" religion. I dislike others infringing upon my belief, but I cannot
tolerate others who infringe on others beliefs. Attending a military
religious service is like attending a movie shown by the military: troop
morale. Ya don't HAVE to attend a military religious service, just like you
don't have to attend a military entertainment movie (versus training films)
or USO show.

It is necessary for the troops to operate at maximum efficiancy.
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On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:08:01 -0700, Bob wrote:

On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 23:30:10 -0400, "SWIGGY"
wrote:

It is necessary for the troops to operate at maximum efficiancy.

I see now.
So how many red light tents should we deploy with the troops to
operate at maximum efficiency?

Bob,

Quit being a dick. You don't like it, STFU and move on...

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On Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:30:12 -0400, Casey Tompkins
wrote:

On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:08:01 -0700, Bob wrote:

On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 23:30:10 -0400, "SWIGGY"
wrote:

It is necessary for the troops to operate at maximum efficiancy.

I see now.
So how many red light tents should we deploy with the troops to
operate at maximum efficiency?

Bob,

Quit being a dick. You don't like it, STFU and move on...

Why don't you STFU asshole and don't read it.

I was ordered to attend so called christian church services in basic
training and told I had to put down a christian religion on my dog
tags. I didn't like it then and I don't like paying taxes to support
military churches. The churchs want to pay chaplain wages that is
fine. Just keep my taxes out of it.



where and when was you basic
I know in 1974 at Lackland that was not the case You could go to church or
not nad you were'nt forced to put down any particular religious affiliation


The are chaplins in the military from all faiths.

On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:40:29 -0700, Bob wrote:


Why don't you STFU asshole and don't read it.

I was ordered to attend so called christian church services in basic
training and told I had to put down a christian religion on my dog
tags. I didn't like it then and I don't like paying taxes to support
military churches. The churchs want to pay chaplain wages that is
fine. Just keep my taxes out of it.

Then someone screwed up, big time. I admit that would chafe my ass,
too, but I've known too many grunts to think that was "official."
Sounds like you got stuck with a real dillweed.

Next time really screw with 'em and just declare yourself pagan...

Yes, you can do that...

Casey Tompkins wrote:
On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:40:29 -0700, Bob wrote:


Why don't you STFU asshole and don't read it.

I was ordered to attend so called christian church services in basic
training and told I had to put down a christian religion on my dog
tags. I didn't like it then and I don't like paying taxes to support
military churches. The churchs want to pay chaplain wages that is
fine. Just keep my taxes out of it.

Then someone screwed up, big time. I admit that would chafe my ass,
too, but I've known too many grunts to think that was "official."
Sounds like you got stuck with a real dillweed.

Next time really screw with 'em and just declare yourself pagan...

Yes, you can do that...


When I was in the US Army, 1972-76, I had a couple of friends that were
lobbying to have their religion listed as "Wiccan". IIRC they succeeded
after a while. I supported the effort even though I am an ordained
Presbyterian elder. It is their constitutional right.

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German, the lovers French and it is all organized by the Swiss.

Hell is where the police are German, the chefs British, the mechanics
French, the lovers Swiss and it is all organized by Italians.

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On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 23:30:10 -0400, "SWIGGY"
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"Bob" wrote in message
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On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:29:28 -0400, "SWIGGY"
wrote:

"Bob" wrote in message
m...
On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:26:37 +0100, "Neil Hoskins"
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"Bob" wrote in message
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On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:30:00 -0400, "Chaplain \(COL\) Lonnie J.
Potter"
wrote:

The "newest" Col. Potter. LOL

--
Chappie

"The United States Corps of Chaplains is not an entity of, nor
endorsed by, any branch of the military services or the United
States
government."

It is a non-profit organization that discriminates by religion...


Good. Just occasionally I envy the Yanks for having secularism
(pretty
much) enshrined in the constitution. Here in UK, where the Anglican
church
is a branch of government, chaplains in both the armed services and
National
Health Service are paid-for by the taxpayer.

Military services, Veterans Administration, and probably Public Health
Service "real" chaplains are paid by the U.S. government.
I have no idea how it is justified.

They feed you meds as food for your health.
They feed you food as food for your body.
They feed you knowledge as food for your intellegence.
They feed you spiritual comfort as food for your soul.

It's a smorgasboard. Take what ya want. If ya don't like the way the
spiritual food is prepared, you don't have to partake. Just because you
do
not, does not mean that those that enjoy and relish it should be denied.

At tax payer expense?

I do not have a problem with that. After all, a war zone chaplain needs
special training for the special needs of the troops. It does not
interfere
with the constitution concerning setting up a national religion. It
acknowledges that many of our military personnel have a spiritual side
that
must be fulfilled. They are often hundreds or thousands of miles away from
their home congregation. I'm neither Christian, Jew, nor Muslim, nor any
"eastern" religion. I dislike others infringing upon my belief, but I
cannot
tolerate others who infringe on others beliefs. Attending a military
religious service is like attending a movie shown by the military: troop
morale. Ya don't HAVE to attend a military religious service, just like
you
don't have to attend a military entertainment movie (versus training
films)
or USO show.

It is necessary for the troops to operate at maximum efficiancy.

I see now.
So how many red light tents should we deploy with the troops to
operate at maximum efficiency?

It would depend on how many were needed, as well as how many volunteers
signed up (including civilian) Camp followers have a long tradition working
with the military.

--
SWIGGY

Check out my vids at

http://home.comcast.net/~swiggy/index.html