A new breed of Marines emerge.

[Danno 1,228]

MILITARY COURT SAYS IT’S OKAY THAT MARINE WORE HIS UNIFORM IN GAY PORN SHOOT

A military court ruled this week that it’s okay a Marine wore parts of his official uniform while shooting gay porn videos — because he never appeared on camera wearing the full thing.

According to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew W. Simmons was an active-duty member of the Marine Corps band when he took leave to appear in several pornographic videos that “involved sodomy with numerous other men.”

In some of the clips, he was shown wearing his Marine dress blue coat, complete with decorations and rank insignia; others showed him wearing a Marine physical training jacket. At one point he mentioned on-camera that he was a Marine, and still shots from the videos were used for online advertising, McClatchy reported.

According to the Marine Corps Times, Simmons — who used the name “Christian Jade” on the military pornography site “Active Duty”– first came under investigation in 2010 when photos and videos surfaced of him having sex with other men.

He pleaded guilty to charges of misusing his uniform, but in its ruling the court set aside part of those convictions: Because Simmons never wore the complete uniform, there was no “visual evidence” for the general public of his government authority, and even though he identified himself as a Marine, he didn’t say they supported his behavior.

The court held:

“We are also not satisfied, on the basis of this record, that the appellant’s statements or wear of uniform items may create an inference of service endorsement of the activities depicted. The appellant never wore a complete ‘uniform,‘ so the general public could never receive ’visual evidence of the authority and responsibility vested in the individual by the United States Government.’ He did not voice any Marine support for what he was doing or any service views on the propriety or impropriety of his conduct.

Because Simmons‘ actions couldn’t be considered using the uniform for “commercial” purposes, there was no misuse involved. The court instead ordered he be resentenced under the charge of “general neglect or disorder.”

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I bet he could kick your a$$, Danno.

As long as he's a good Marine and serving his nation honorably, I don't give a ** what he does on his off hours. Neither should you.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I think I'm gonna puke. Back when I was in that guy would have gotten the blanket party of his life.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I know you'll enjoy this, too, Danno.

Pentagon: Chaplains can celebrate gay marriages

By Adelle M. Banks, Published: September 30

WASHINGTON — Military chaplains can lead same-sex marriage ceremonies on and off military bases, the Pentagon announced Friday (Sept. 30), in a move that closely followed the repeal of a ban on openly gay service members.

“A military chaplain may participate in or officiate any private ceremony, whether on or off a military installation, provided that the ceremony is not prohibited by applicable state and local law,” wrote Undersecretary of Defense Clifford L. Stanley.

Stanley’s memo was released less than two weeks after the Sept. 20 repeal of the Clinton-era Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell policy.

Stanley also said a chaplain is not required to lead or take part in such ceremonies “if doing so would be in variance with the tenets of his or her religion or personal beliefs.”

In a separate but related memo, Jeh Johnson, the Department of Defense’s general counsel, said the use of military facilities for private functions, “including religious and other ceremonies,” should occur on a “sexual-orientation neutral basis.”

Tony Perkins, president of the conservative Family Research Council, decried the memos as “outrageous” and said “the Defense Department is already pushing the military further down the slippery slope.”

Elaine Donnelly, president of the Center for Military Readiness, said the memos raise questions about how the repeal of Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell will be implemented.

“What happens when the sort-of married couple is reassigned to a state where same-sex unions are prohibited by law?” said Donnelly, whose organization led the charge in trying to preserve the ban on gays serving openly in the military.

Freedom to Marry, an organization that supports same-sex marriage, hailed the DOD announcements, even as some gay rights groups have some of the same questions about the future after Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell.

“Discrimination has no place in the military, or in marriage — and of course people, gay or nongay, should be able to celebrate their love and commitment in ceremonies without interference by the government,” said Evan Wolfson, the group’s founder and president.

Lt. Col. Carleton Birch, a spokesman for the Army chief of chaplains, said Friday that only one chaplain has left the Army in protest of the repeal of Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell.

In both memos, DOD officials noted that the private activities do not “constitute an endorsement” by the Pentagon.

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Funny thing is he probably isn't even gay. Most porn stars start off doing gay porn because of the higher pay and demand.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Funny thing is he probably isn't even gay. Most porn stars start off doing gay porn because of the higher pay and demand.

Ya right. That's right up there with; "If I let another man corn hole me, does that make me gay?"

Edited October 1, 2011 by Why_Me

[Danno 1,228]

Funny thing is he probably isn't even gay. Most porn stars start off doing gay porn because of the higher pay and demand.

I would think you'd hafta be at least "half a **" to put on a convincing "performance".

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

***** A number of posts have been removed for TOS violations. Feel free to discuss the merits of homosexuals in the military if you wish, but please keep it civil. This is a discussion board, not a gay-bashing board. *****

Edited October 2, 2011 by Penguin_ie

[Danno 1,228]

***** A number of posts have been removed for TOS violations. Feel free to discuss the merits of homosexuals in the military if you wish, but please keep it civil. This is a discussion board, not a gay-bashing board. *****

Stating century old views on issues that the vast majority of the world agrees with is not "bashing."

This board has people from wide demographics of the world, perhaps "bashing' the taking of child-brides should also be banned as many cultures find that practice as acceptable as well.... wouldn't want anyone to be offended you know.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

***** A number of posts have been removed for TOS violations. Feel free to discuss the merits of homosexuals in the military if you wish, but please keep it civil. This is a discussion board, not a gay-bashing board. *****

Looks like you missed a few.

[luckytxn 2,265]

Looks like you missed a few.

She's new.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Funny thing is he probably isn't even gay. Most porn stars start off doing gay porn because of the higher pay and demand.

So as long as you mention it, just what is the pay scale for being a hot top or bottom these days, anyways?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

So as long as you mention it, just what is the pay scale for being a hot top or bottom these days, anyways?

I hear they get paid "tips" only.

[Danno 1,228]