Mar 27, 2012
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Military cadets are celebrating gay pride week at the nation’s oldest private military academy by holding a “Queer Prom” and a “Condom Olympics” — an event that includes a game where participants smear lubicrant on condoms until they tear.
Norwich University’s celebration of homosexuality will culminate Saturday with a “Free Love Dance” at the school’s armory. The university said the events are meant to have an “open dialogue on diverse opinions in a safe place.”
The events are believed to be the first of their kind on an American military campus. Norwich University was founded in 1819 in Northfield, VT and has about 1,300 cadets and 1,100 civilian students.
A university spokesperson told Fox News that as an institution of higher learning they support “exploring ideas and respecting the right to a diverse opinion and having respectful conversations so that people can learn from each other.”
The university’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Alllies Club held its first meeting the day after the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Approximately 30-35 people attend club meetings.
As an institution, Norwich never banned open homosexuality in the corps of cadets, but because many of its students were destined for the military, which prior to the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” the law served to keep people quiet, said Norwich spokeswoman Daphne Larkin.
Among the scheduled events are the “condom Olympics.” Prophylactics will be given as prizes. Military cadets will also be attending a dance where same-sex partners are welcome. There will also be a discussion about HIV testing – and a movie called, “Lord, save us from your followers.”
A university spokesperson told Fox News the “condom Olympics” include a number of games ranging from filling condoms with water – to learning about lubricants. According to the university, the games include:
The Condom Olympics include:
-Rubber Relay Race
Participants will divide up into two teams. One team will have an internal/female condom and the other will have an external condom. Each team will use their condoms to run water from one bucket to another at the opposite end of the room.
-Safer Flavors
Participants will be paired up. One teammate will be blindfolded while the other puts a flavored dental dam in front of their face so that they can determine the flavor.
-Pop The Prophylactic
Participants will be paired up. One teammate will blow up an external condom and tie it off. The other teammate will then put on of the various types of lubricants on the condom and rub it until it pops.
-Texture Testing
Individuals will place their hands inside boxes to assess the texture of the condoms inside.
-Lubricated Thumb Wrestle
Participants will be paired up. Each participant will put on a glove and have lubricant spread over their hand. Participants will then thumb wrestle with each other.
-Condom Creations
Participants will be placed into teams wherein each team is in charge of using various types of condoms to create something unique.
The Family Research Council called the planned events an assault on traditional moral values.
“It does illustrate some of the concerns we had with regard to the repeal of the law against homosexual conduct in the military which is there would be a slippery slope from neutrality very quickly to hostility towards people who disapprove of homosexuality,” Peter Sprigg told Fox News.
Sprigg, a senior fellow for policy studies at the Family Research Council, said the gay pride events at Norwich have created a hostile environment for students with traditional moral values.
“It’s one thing to say that the military is going to become neutral on the issue of homosexuality,” he said. “It’s quite different to go to the point where you are celebrating gay pride events and having a condom Olympics and a queer prom.”
Joshua Fontanez, a past president of the university’s student government, told the Associated Press that he always wanted to be a soldier but figured he would have to keep his sexuality a secret.
“The aspects of my sexual orientation, how that played in the military, that was something I was willing to sacrifice, being open versus serving my nation,” Fontanez told the Associated Press. “It’s something I feel I was truly called toward and truly loved, so it’s great that I don’t have necessarily to make that sacrifice.”
With reporting from the Associated Press
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I wonder what the past military leaders like Schwarzkopf, Walt, Puller, Patton, Pershing, Lee, Grant, Jackson and Washington would think of all this nonsense?
I wonder what the past military leaders like Schwarzkopf, Walt, Puller, Patton, Pershing, Lee, Grant, Jackson and Washington would think of all this nonsense?
I wonder what the past military leaders like Schwarzkopf, Walt, Puller, Patton, Pershing, Lee, Grant, Jackson and Washington would think of all this nonsense?
I wonder what the past military leaders like Schwarzkopf, Walt, Puller, Patton, Pershing, Lee, Grant, Jackson and Washington would think of all this nonsense?
I wonder what the past military leaders like Schwarzkopf, Walt, Puller, Patton, Pershing, Lee, Grant, Jackson and Washington would think of all this nonsense?
I wonder what the past military leaders like Schwarzkopf, Walt, Puller, Patton, Pershing, Lee, Grant, Jackson and Washington would think of all this nonsense?
I wonder what the past military leaders like Schwarzkopf, Walt, Puller, Patton, Pershing, Lee, Grant, Jackson and Washington would think of all this nonsense?
Well if I had a choice between sending my son to a school that lights an annual Bonfire or being involved in the prom and condom gesturing, I would think of his reputation too. Why can't the school stay neutral in what it does to make one side or the other uncomfortable with the issues. I respectfully would decline to be a service member if I were represented in such a fashion.
Just so you know, if you are not a fan of Cyber bullying, then you should not be saying the things you are right now. The way people are bashing a university and its esteemed students, faculty, and workers is Cyber bullying. I would expect a lot more out of you people. your US citizens, are you not? please stop being rude to people. Have a wonderful Norwich Day. PS you are all suckers of the media, you know how happy fox news is right now?
I understand that similar "shenanigans" happen at colleges all over the country. But this is a military academy. My father was a veteran and I respect any person that is willing to serve in the military. The cadets on this board seem to misconstrue the opposition to these events as being anti-gay. This does not appear to me to be the case. This is more about respect; respect for the military; respect for the uniform; respect for all who have served in the past. The men and women that attend this academy are adults. As adults, and as future military personnel, they should not need these juvenile antics to learn about the proper use of birth control. They should also know that the members of the military are held to a higher standard than the rank and file civilian and that these unprofessional hijinks serve only to tarnish the image of our military; especially as viewed by the rest of the world.
One thing I have noticed over the years… the majority of the military personnel I have known, have ALWAYS addressed people using the titles Sir and Ma'am (out of respect/courtesy; not just to the person they're talking to but also out of respect for the 'service' they represent and the uniform they proudly wear)…. Is this no longer taught at military academies?
Right and wrong aside, folks, is this REALLY what we want going on at universities? Our education system lags behind others and gets more expensive and we don't see the problem in having these types of extraneous socialization fairs? Good grief.
I feel your consternation…..
I feel your consternation…..
You know, I graduated from Norwich with a MA in Military History last year. The University sent reps around last month or so to (my take) let the alumni know what their proper public attitudes to this policy should be. Wish I had time to attend that one.
Matt Angelucci Nothing as heartening as bossy gays.
Tony Cracolice, "Come on, get with the program, pee-pole."
As a LEGACY (ex) STUDENT of this university (mother, father, aunt attended there. AND my uncle DIED on campus during a fire truck accident on junior ring weekend, there's a plaque in the chapel for him..) I have to say that Norwich may say that they believe this is a huge step towards "accepting" its LGBT students but as a member of the LGBT community I have to say… A school that is known for its HAZING, and in the past has treated its homosexual students with scorn and ridicule should really think if an event like the CONDOM OLYMPICS is really standing up for its LGBT students… How about you bring attention to the scores of LGBT youth that have committed suicide over the years (this past year especially) because of harassment and hold events that have positive connotations in the community such as benefits for the TREVOR PROJECT, or the GIVE A DAMN CAMPAIGN, or the HRC….instead of doing an event that almost makes fun of the LGBT community….. Norwich University has not nor will ever change… Clearly it is still CHILDREN LEADING CHILDREN….
And from what I saw while I was there….. Maybe they should hold this event for the majority of the straight students also, since they could use a lesson in safe sex too… And maybe throw in some AA classes too.
And the fact my aunt liked this… Literally made my day.
Wow, reading many of these comments made me sad. I feel so incredibly sorry for such intolerant, hate filled people.
Soooo, this is what all the money I'm paying for my son to attend NU is being spent on? I'm all for diversity and tolerance BUT this is beyond ABSURD!
Soooo, this is what all the money I'm paying for my son to attend NU is being spent on? I'm all for diversity and tolerance BUT this is beyond ABSURD!
We live in bizzaro world
So I take it, you're not attending?
that joke of a school will supply the new Bwarny Fwank Divwision – the Fighting 69th "we Neva leave our buddy's behind"
The only man I knew who went to Norwich served with me in 1st Ranger Battalion many years ago and is probably livid over this. Other men I served with, including two founding members of Delta Force ( now known as Combat Applications Group), would be equally livid. I don't know about you or your siblings but I served so that EVERYONE could have freedom of speech as well as other basic rights. Dan Reidy is a good man. He helps people going through hell get through it alive and he does it every day, not just occasionally. He was merely stating an opinion that is perhaps contrary to yours but is a right none the less. What have you done for your country or your fellow man today? Being a student at a prestigeous military school, while impressive, doesn't count until you graduate and are on active duty… preferably tabbed with a CIB and a ranger scroll combat patch.
tell me this is a joke..
tell me this is a joke..
when TSHTF we civilians will have our hands full of civilian matters. I am sure the military will police its own.
Preverts..! THATS WHY THIS COUNTRY IS GOING TO SH#T!
"We have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us, and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us."
Abraham Lincoln.
"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Where, some say, is the king of America? I'll tell you, friend, He reigns above."
Thomas Paine.
"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Where, some say, is the king of America? I'll tell you, friend, He reigns above."
Thomas Paine.
“The United States in Congress assembled … recommend this edition of the Bible to the inhabitants of the United States … a neat edition of the Holy Scriptures for the use of schools.”.
– United States Congress 1782.
The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected, in one indissoluble bond, the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.
– John Adams.
And whereas it is the duty of nations as well as of men, to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God … and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.
– Abraham Lincoln.
Beyond the pale. The founder would be so proud.
Despite many administrative and cultural shortcomings (what school doesn't have these?), Norwich University is a great school. It is a shame, however, that both the military aspect and homosexual tolerance were grossly marred by this group of students' immature decisions and inability to think things through. Come on, NU students–you've been taught to be more professional than that!
Despite many administrative and cultural shortcomings (what school doesn't have these?), Norwich University is a great school. It is a shame, however, that both the military aspect and homosexual tolerance were grossly marred by this group of students' immature decisions and inability to think things through. Come on, NU students–you've been taught to be more professional than that!
Why cant gay just be laidback, normal, and moderately understated like heteros. "The gay olympics". Just go screw eachother til dehydration hurts in privacy like straight people. We get it: you're gay. Stop making a big deal about it.
*rage quit*
Listen I go to norwich too, and I like pussy, now am I going to attend this condom olympics, no cuz I already know how to use a condom. Besides the gay pride thing is whatever, they can do what they want in their private time, besides the less guys competing for girls here the better, though there are alot of lesbians. Lets be honest who doesn't like lesbians, granted some of them arnt overly attractive, but if you can say you got head from a lesbian id be impressed cuz that takes a real man.
Hi, Norwitch (or Norwarlock) Uniperversity! Wow – America began in the Northeast, and the Northeast is determined to begin the end of America! In Luke 17 Jesus said that one of the big "signs" of His return as Judge (I said JUDGE) would be the sudden, spontaneous, unexplainable, worldwide resurgence of the "days of Lot" (see Genesis 19 for the details). Gays can hurry up the return of their Judge by fulfilling this "sign." So why are they holding back? Since they're predicted to fulfill this "sign," can't they pull out all the stops and get their mission over with and bring back the Judge the Christians are waiting for? Can't the gays HURRY up a little faster, fulfill their part, and make the Bible even more believable?
Weird, just weird. The moral decline of America continues. The strangest thing is, the liberals think we're the ones screwed up in the head for not just accepting this insanity.
Has anyone considered the possibility of losing DOD support and testimonial for Norwich because this? I’m sure there is far more on the line beyond that, such as immediate access to the military for Norwich grads, and so on. Let’s give the DOD just one more reason to break their longstanding relation with Norwich to help cover their budget shortfall. I feel really sorry for the alumni of Norwich when they DID have their head on straight – what a slap in the face for them. Somebody there is smoking their socks, or so it appears!
Your article wreaks havoc and bias upon this university. The University itself has many excellent qualities to it, and to suggest that the WHOLE university sits upon this ordeal like a cat sits on the watch is pathetic, and shows your malicious side to those who are unlike yourself; You have no right to write your article and claim it to be the norm at this school – your hate purports more hate from others, and this is feeding your own agenda. But WAKE UP, the gay community is not going away, live with it, and deal with it. Because you may come into a situation, like many of us have, that we have family members who “are” that way, and regardless of the what the you or anyone else thinks,, we “love” them. If you hate the Sin – love the sinner! Your article contorts to the truth of Life – Live and let live. You may not like the ordeal of a Gay Prom, and their antics were questionable, but again, this was a small group of people – and a university allowing this group of less than 30-35 people have their prom. Exercising their rights to meet and hold an event. Turn it around, what would of happened if the University didn’t hold this event – lawsuits you idiot! You cannot complain about OBAMA, and then sit on the side and take others rights away. If you do- your not better than the some of the lunatics out there who kill because of their psychosis. Grow up, get reasonable and let your maturation take place – The University is a fine , and well rounded university. The Corp of Cadets are both military and civilian, which means they have a choice to enlist, compete for a scholarships, or be civilian. That is why the founder of Norwich didn’t stay at West Point, but Norwich has LED the way, and will continue to because “it’s the right way”.. Live and Let live! We have other worldly issues, and to show your ignorance towards these kids is wrong and unjustified. Just hope and pray your child or someone close to you doesn’t come home and say “ guess what mom or dad, I’m gay” … support them, and stop being ugly, because Gay is everywhere, including hospitals, chefs, and your neighbors, and in the foxholes; I stayed in a foxhole with my gay buddy, and nothing happened.. and I'm not the only one.
I am speechless. All I can say is the purpose of the military is to kill and break things, not to have open homosexual sex and force others to accept deviant behavior. These peoople are being used by a regime that would have no problem taking their vote, then marching them to the camps. They are poor, misguided slaves, not only to the unnatural sexual desires, but to the liberal liars who play them like fools.
28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
Luke 23:28
what Jesus is saying here is simply, "You're all fucked."
Anyone who condones this deviant behavior should do themselves a favor and read "23 minutes in Hell." Hell is real and reserved for those who fail to repent. God is very clear on homosexuality….like any other sin..these folks must repent and ask for forgiveness before it is too late. If the gay agenda becomes mainstream in our military…our country will fall.
You are so right Don…Homosexuality and any form of "infanticide" (i.e. -abortion) has always preceded the failure of a nation. Romans 1 in the New Testament is pretty clear, but so are the passages that say in the end times people will fail to believe in God's Word. Written or Living. It in itself is a sign of the times. And we are living in the time of the signs.
2nd Timothy 3 starts with a pretty intense warning of our age. Also our stance on Israel will have an effect. Bless you for your courage.
Hate the sin….not the sinner…pray for these misguided people!
Anyone care to speculate who will make it out of the foxhole?
Stuff like this is nothing but a disservice to military tradition and to this country. I am ashamed to say I attended school there. I used to say God Bless America, now I am saying God help America.
Absolutely disgraceful. Alden Partridge would roll over in his grave. I don't care about the acceptance issue…what I care about is the fact that someone can't be openly straight without PDA and title 9 charges at Norwich, so why should those with "alternative lifestyles" have preference over heterosexual students? Furthermore, it is equally disgraceful that Norwich is doing this for the sake of putting themselves on the map and progressing with the times like when they accepted women in '74. But this is NOTHING like '74…the trustees and administration of Norwich University have turned our nation's Oldest Private Military College into a whorehouse.
Everyone, please copy my previous post onto your wall if you agree. We need to spread the word among alums and remind NU that they are operating at the pleasure of their alumni. Because if we stop donating, they've got nothing. Once again, this isn't about equality…this is about our last vestige of truly American, classical education being tarnished by activities that are beneath the good name of our Alma Mater.
Absolutely disgraceful. Alden Partridge would roll over in his grave. I don't care about the acceptance issue…what I care about is the fact that someone can't be openly straight without PDA and title 9 charges at Norwich, so why should those with "alternative lifestyles" have preference over heterosexual students? Furthermore, it is equally disgraceful that Norwich is doing this for the sake of putting themselves on the map and progressing with the times like when they accepted women in '74. But this is NOTHING like '74…the trustees and administration of Norwich University have turned our nation's Oldest Private Military College into a whorehouse.
As an Norwich Grad I am appalled and I believe that that Coast Guard Superintendent should resign and that we should get an Army General back in there. Let's get Norwich back on track to train Citizen Soldiers and not a bunch of sissies lubing up rubbers.
Wow, a lot of homophobic and misguided viewpoints here. That's more embarrassing to me than Norwich's Pride Week (which, in fact, doesn't embarrass me at all).
As an alumni I am ashamed of this Institution and I hope to see President Snyder fired and the board of directors hire someone who will turn the school back to its traditional roots and become an institution of honor and prestige.
As an alumni I am ashamed of this Institution and I hope to see President Snyder fired and the board of directors hire someone who will turn the school back to its traditional roots and become an institution of honor and prestige.
I couldn't agree with you more. I am thoroughly assamed to have ever gone there and try to avoid the topic when it comes up. The administration has guided thr school on the most outrageous path and frankly there was no school pride left even when we were there. Plus thier degree's dont mean shit in the civilian world.
Has anyone even tried to contact and discuss this issue with faculty, staff, or more students? How about the sole openly gay faculty member on campus.
DON'T ASK DON'T TELL WORKS and that is why. We would not have QUEER PROMS! Had enough of this people.
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this article seems like the typical load of garbage being fed to the impressionable senior citizens and right wing homophobes who listen to Fox news. The AP link is broken. Here's the most relevant top result of a quick search:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2121285/Condom-Olympics-Queer-Prom-takes-place-Norwich-University-military-academy.html
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