DADT: 6000 Killed In Iraq And Afghanistan But Tony Perkins Says Gays In Military “Most Difficult Mission Yet”
6218 American service members have been recorded killed in our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, not to mention the countless injured, and yet Tony Perkins, head of the certified hate group Family Research Council says that is inconsequential to the military’s next challenge: the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
“In a matter of days, the U.S. military will be embarking on its most difficult mission yet: celebrating homosexuality in its ranks.”
This news via Jeremy Hooper at Good As You, who asks, “Got anything to say about that, parents of countless fallen soldiers?”
Hooper adds,
Or perhaps you, GOP presidential candidates who will soon court and tacitly approve this organization by appearing at their annual Value Voters Summit?
For those unfamiliar with the infamous Tony Perkins, take a look at our Tony Perkins archives, where you’ll find interesting tidbits about Perkins, like his ties to the KKK.

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