Matt C. Abbott
Bishop clarifies: 'I admire' Pace
By Matt C. Abbott
A clarification from Bishop Rene H. Gracida in response to my previous column on Gen. Peter Pace:
"Far from being critical of Gen. Pace, I was supporting him when I defended his right to hold the opinion regarding the immorality of homosexual activity, with which I and the Magisterium agree.
"He admitted he made a mistake by expressing his opinion to the media. It was a mistake because — and he would be the first to agree — as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he has a responsibility to enforce the policy of 'don't ask, don't tell,' which Congress put into law.
"Gen. Pace recognizes that expressing his opinion undermines his authority in enforcing the law.
"I concluded my comment by expressing the hope that we could all put the matter to rest, thereby sparing this good man, whom I admire, further embarrassment in the media circus."
© Matt C. Abbott
A clarification from Bishop Rene H. Gracida in response to my previous column on Gen. Peter Pace:
"Far from being critical of Gen. Pace, I was supporting him when I defended his right to hold the opinion regarding the immorality of homosexual activity, with which I and the Magisterium agree.
"He admitted he made a mistake by expressing his opinion to the media. It was a mistake because — and he would be the first to agree — as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he has a responsibility to enforce the policy of 'don't ask, don't tell,' which Congress put into law.
"Gen. Pace recognizes that expressing his opinion undermines his authority in enforcing the law.
"I concluded my comment by expressing the hope that we could all put the matter to rest, thereby sparing this good man, whom I admire, further embarrassment in the media circus."
© Matt C. Abbott
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