tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205240430255489119.post83718600944527944..comments2023-08-16T08:44:39.804-04:00Comments on Slash & Burn: Gays In The MilitaryAmanda Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631269469790529611noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205240430255489119.post-20293805102146098302007-05-09T13:13:00.000-04:002007-05-09T13:13:00.000-04:00The problem with "Don't ask, don't tell" is that i...The problem with "Don't ask, don't tell" is that it forces you to live in the closet. The closet is not a comfortable place to be. You are forced to live in fear that you'll be discovered and the consequencees will be grave. <BR/><BR/>Many, many kids these days are coming out in their early teens, and some of these teens will no doubt end up in the military where "don't ask, don't tell" forces them into a closet.<BR/><BR/>The policy implies that because you happen to be gay, you can't serve your country as well as a straight soldier. Your sexuality will be a distraction. It implies that gay people in general think only of sex, and that instead of doing your job, you'll be looking at the guy, or girl, next to you.<BR/><BR/>Of course, this is nonsense. GLBT people have served in the military for years, and they will continue to do so. I just read this article on planetout the other day about a <A HREF="http://www.planetout.com/news/article.html?date=2007/05/08/1" REL="nofollow">gay soldier recalled to duty</A>. The military should look at this example, and not sit back and judge people.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749999963008830416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205240430255489119.post-67856024704348491902007-05-09T12:38:00.000-04:002007-05-09T12:38:00.000-04:00Hi Nicole! I have to agree with you that this whol...Hi Nicole! I have to agree with you that this whole issue is ridicules. Even with the 'Dont ask, don't tell' rule, it's hard for a lot of homosexuals to deal with. As you said...who cares about sexual orientation as long as they are willing to serve their contry.<BR/>And don't you love how these issues really get the muse going? *G*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3205240430255489119.post-4531480250982057292007-05-09T10:59:00.000-04:002007-05-09T10:59:00.000-04:00Welcome, Nic!Welcome, Nic!Amanda Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631269469790529611noreply@blogger.com