I recently sent this note to the FRC:
"Good
Evening. First let me say that I am a big believer in the causes you support
and the morals you hold valuable. I share many of them. However, I wanted to
comment on the recent email you sent where you had a small note titled
"Standards of Conduct." In it the sexual assault crisis at Lackland
Air Force Base was mentioned and the implication of the article is that the
military is not doing enough to protect our service members from such assault.
As a military member for the last decade, I would like to contest that
assertion. As a devout Christian serving in the Air Force, I can say with all
their flaws, this is one area where the military spends huge amounts of money
and time to combat the problem. It is drilled into recruits and airman from day
one how there is a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct. Pornography is
not permitted at work (not even pin-ups in lockers for the most part). Cursing
is taboo in most work-centers, and we receive frequent regular email traffic,
briefings, and commander's calls where this subject is addressed. Honestly, it
is hammered home so much, that I get tired of hearing it. Sexual assault
coordinators are on call 24-7 and every airman is repeatedly given the
information how they may access all available resources for prevention or
treatment of sexual assault. I honestly don't know how the military leadership
could do more than they already are from a methodology standpoint.
The problem
is deeper than policy. I think the rising tide of sexual assault and pervasive
immorality is not a reflection of military culture but rather a reflection of
the American Psyche. With the breakdown of morality nearly complete in our
society, it is little wonder young men and women who are thrown together from
all walks of life continue to represent the culture from which they come as
both perpetrators and victims. They merely display a cross-section of our
culture.
The military cannot repair brokenness of this magnitude. Only
Americans with strong moral fiber and character backed by the strength of a
firm faith in the living God can hope to effect change while standing against
this onslaught of failure. And only God can truly rescue this nation and that
only if people willingly submit to His precepts. Anyway, I just wanted to set
the record straight a little from the perspective of someone in the ranks. I
love this nation and am deeply saddened watching its decay. It is my fervent
prayer that God will have mercy on our collective national soul. God bless your
ministry."
I hope you take the time to pray for those who fight for right in the culture wars of our nation. They need it now more than ever!
