What happened in the GSA and has now also occurred in the BSA is reflective of what is happening in our Armed Forces. I am a retired U. S. Army officer. The Clinton administration opened the door to the LGBTQ citizens with "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", and the Obama administration made total acceptance a requirement. If I were a young man contemplating a military career again, I am not certain that I could bring myself to do so again. Once these thresholds are crossed, there is no turning back. While I am saddened by this turn of events, I fully support the decision by the LCMS. I am thankful for leaders willing to stand up and be counted.