"During a radio address in which President Obama spoke about the recent murders at Fort Hood, he made a point to acknowledge the existence of atheists in the military. This marks the second time Obama has mentioned nonbelievers. This certainly is a pleasant change from most previous occupants of the White House. Referring to the diversity of U.S. military personnel, President Obama said something we all know but are still not used to hearing a president acknowledge. That's right, he mentioned nonbelievers again, saying, They are Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus and nonbelievers. So our President recognizes that atheists serve in the military. I feel sort of silly for thinking that this is a big deal, but dammit, it is a big deal!" - Richard Walker

It certainly is a big deal. - Edward Zwart

Yep, I was a nonbeliever and in the Air Force. - Scoble, Alex Scoble

According to http://www.adherents.com/Religio... there are around 1.1 billion non-believers. It's surprising we've been so ignored and hated on. - Tanath

Thank you for your service, Alex! :) - Richard Walker