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Colin Powell Changes His Mind; Says Gays Should Be Allowed To Serve Openly
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The ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy is really about to be a wrap! General Colin Powell, who was one of the main opponents of allowing gays to serve openly in the military back in the ’90’s, publicly addressed the policy today saying he’s changed his mind. Pop the hood to read what he has to say now.
“In the almost 17 years since the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ legislation was passed, attitudes and circumstances have changed,” the former secretary of state said in a statement. “I fully support the new approach presented to the Senate Armed Services Committee this week by Secretary of Defense (Robert) Gates and Admiral (Michael) Mullen.”
“General Powell has made clear that his position is about effectiveness in the military,” Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese said. “His powerful voice for ending ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is a tipping point in favor of the brave men and women who are serving our nation in silence.”
Referring to Sen. John McCain of Arizona and other Republicans who still support the policy, Solmonese said: “I want to ask the senators and members who are speaking out against this repeal: What do you know about military effectiveness that General Powell, Secretary Gates, Admiral Mullen and the commander in chief don’t know?
“The truth is that there are no more excuses. The death knell for ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ has been rung, and now is the moment to send this law into the history books where it belongs,” he said.
The ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy’ was created as a compromise in 1993 after President Bill Clinton proposed lifting the military’s ban on gays. For the last two years Powell has said that he thought the policy should be reviewed, but today’s statement is a very clear one in favor of dropping the policy that allows gays and lesbians to serve only if they stay closeted. Powell’s comments should help President Barack Obama achieve his plan to repeal the policy.
Whoa, this is a big deal for a conservative like Powell. This definitely signals progress for the gay rights movement. How difficult do you think it will be for Obama to change the policy? Will gay marriage be next?
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I'm Just Me...Keeping It Real Since: 1983....72 Days!!!
2/4/10, 09:15:am
I AM NOT READING THIS!!!!
I THANK ANYONE WHO PUTS THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE TO FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOMS I ENJOY.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVE IN OUR ARMED FORCES.
tb
2/4/10, 09:30:am
Everything that was unacceptable is not being acceptable. {shrugs}
Taisha from Chicago!
2/4/10, 09:31:am
The world has already gone to HELL and is in the TOILET! So why not let Gay’s serve openly in the Military? While the Government is at it they can start to build Rainbow colored Armored Tank Vehicles with Dianna Ross oldie songs “BLARING” through the loud speakers while the soldiers are traveling through War Torn Countries to really show they’re new found support. Most of these so called world leaders who make these laws and decisions that affect us all are some CLOSET homosexuals and child predators themselves! I feel America is just one giant HYPOCRITE!!! customcalendars4u2.com
truth
2/4/10, 09:31:am
I was in the army. If I am shot. I don’t care who drag me to safety. gay or straight. so it should be changed
drenk
2/4/10, 09:38:am
hey if they want to eat a bullet for white imperialism, they can be as gay as they want
I'm Just Me...Keeping It Real Since: 1983....72 Days!!!
2/4/10, 09:40:am
What up Drenk?
DWBABY!!!
2/4/10, 09:40:am
I AGREE WITH TRUTH….IF I AM SHOT AND DYING I DONT CARE IF RU PAUL HIS SELF IS IN DRAG…IF HE IS WORKING ON ME AND TRYING TO SAVE MY LIFE…THEN SEXUALITY IS NOT A PROBLEM…LET THEM SERVE…
drenk
2/4/10, 09:45:am
@I’m Just Me
HEY HEY!!! Nuttin much, just tappin away at my keyboard, how bout you?
I'm Just Me...Keeping It Real Since: 1983....71 Days!!!
2/4/10, 09:56:am
@ Drenk
Everything is good!! Thanks!
resurrected
2/4/10, 09:59:am
Why not they are people as well and you do need body for a army and a war… Just because you are gay does not mean that you do not have effected life skills… As long as they come into the military with concept of respecting the rules if they want to come then you should let them…
resurrected
2/4/10, 10:01:am
One would have one concern if you are a man who wants to be a woman then you have to present yourself in the military as a man when U are on duty don’t be lying to someone about your sexually let people really pick you know who U are…
drenk
2/4/10, 10:02:am
HOWS ABOUT WE WORRY ABOUT THE RAPES THAT ARE NOT REPORTED THAT HAPPEN IN THE MILITARY BEFORE WE START WORRYING ABOUT GAYS BEING OPEN
miznik
2/4/10, 10:04:am
Interesting…I think anyone who is willing to put their life on the line for another person, be it @ war or here at home, is an admirable person. I’m not sure exactly what the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy says, but I do see alot of “drama” in the near future stemming from this subject. I sometimes wonder if our country is “too far gone”. We need prayer.
Gimmeabreak78
2/4/10, 10:06:am
Gen. Powell is right. Even though I’m morally against the practice of homosexuality, it’s ridiculous to legally require gays and lesbians to lie about their sexual orientation for the “right” to fight and die in the US military for our personal liberties.
dmo
2/4/10, 10:09:am
It’s simple. If their fruity azzes can’t make it through basic training they won’t be in the military. If they can seperate their gay mentality from being a soldier then fine, do what you do. Their will be strict policies and most gay people will change their minds. There will be no seperate bathrooms; MEN, WOMEN, AND GAY LATRINES, not happening. Gay men will not be able to go into women bathrooms, and gay women will not be able to go in men bathrooms. While they are on duty they will have to be a soldier in their original gender. If they practice their gay tendencies on post they will be disciplined. They would have to keep their lives secret. Hey if that fruitcake can shoot a weapon carry you for miles because you got shot in the leg during war, and saved your life by applying a feild dressing to stop your bleeding; you wouldn’t care if he or she was gay. They will have to know when to turn it off and turn it on. No they shouldn’t have the same marriage rights, but if they want to defend their country so be it. There are alot of gay people already in the military so this is nothing new. There are officer’s and high ranking NCO’s that are gay, you never know.
SweetChariot
2/4/10, 10:26:am
Well…
I agree with the don’t ask, don’t tell policy.
Why does the topic of sexuality NEED to come up?
Let’s *****ume everyone is heterosexual….It doesn’t need to be brought up in a military setting.
But of course, if you are gay…There should be no issue in it. It should just be dismissed but whatever….
It’s a SEXUALITY! It’s not a RACE/COLOR of people!
Something that is not natural should not be put on front street.
I'm Just Me...Keeping It Real Since: 1983....71 Days!!!
2/4/10, 10:29:am
HOWS ABOUT WE WORRY ABOUT THE RAPES THAT ARE NOT REPORTED THAT HAPPEN IN THE MILITARY BEFORE WE START WORRYING ABOUT GAYS BEING OPEN
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Not only that but the treatment of Prisoners or War. I remember them pictures from Abu Graib (sp.) and the military people treating other humans like animals, peeing on them and making them wear dog collars. Why don’t we make sure our military is properly trained in dealing with prisoners before we worry about who is sleeping with who behind the scenes.
Mock Rock Star
2/4/10, 10:29:am
Gays have been in the military and I’m glad that America is getting with the times and removing this “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” mess. Although my military days are behind me I probably would have stayed in if it wasn’t for this stigma…I wouldn’t went to war though, but being in the Air Force U usually don’t end up on the front line. Besides, when I went to visit my friend in Europe in 2003 it seemed as if the ban was taken off anyway. All the gay people were so liberal and free so I’ve seen this one coming
WhatAWorld08
2/4/10, 10:31:am
This topic will never die.I personally am neither threatened nor offended by homosexuals.For one I will personally believe that the bible has been altered throughout the years but GOD didn’t make “Adam and Dave” or “Eve and Mary” so its a catch 22.Also When Im dying will I say save me or get this homo’s hands off me.No,I will be asking for help from anyone.The Gov’t could care less about gays or straights they just don’t want to p***** it and have to give more money to the partners of said gays or lesbians.They could care less about moral code or GOD’s word.It’s always about money.
Also a person sexuality doesn’t change what they’re physically capable of doing like Basic training.Dumbest shyt I have seen all day ,SMH!And we know the effeminate men wouldn’t serve,its the gay men that are masculine but sleep with men.SMDH again!
serene
2/4/10, 10:31:am
The policy should be dropped. Its a damn shame that here in America, you could be denied serving your country all because of who u sleep with. It never made sense to me…the policy is long over due….
DR.FUNK
2/4/10, 10:36:am
General Powell is right…and a good person for stepping up in support.This may be the one of the few issues the Obama administration will be able to claim victory on.
Louisiana all day!
2/4/10, 11:00:am
They should leave well enough alone. Just imagine a gay Army or Marines solider coming out…THEY WILL GET THE CRAP BEATING OUT OF THEM…This policy is saving them from getting hate crime committed against them. THIS IS ABOUT TO OPEN UP A CAN OF WORMS…Watch how many ppl will get kicked out the military.
camy
2/4/10, 11:02:am
Some things change but somethings needs to stay the same.The military does not need gay parades,and same sex marriages,regardles of what people may think marriage is between husband and wife.
Gimmeabreak78
2/4/10, 11:27:am
@camy
I don’t agree with homosexuality as a lifestyle either, but what does it have to do with whether you can point a gun and shoot it at the right person in the military?
Historically the military has also excluded blacks and women, but you don’t see Black pride and women’s pride parades in the military today. What makes you think there would be gay pride parades?
The Brown Hornet
2/4/10, 11:32:am
Ain’t no gender, race or sexual orientation in a foxhole when lead is flying…
But Gays beware… When the brother’s got in they put us in the front so we would get killed off first…
Get ready to get up front.
Moronsamerikkka
2/4/10, 11:41:am
We are no longer a threat dont you know other nations are seeing this b/s. We are now a joke Obama has sent us too hell in a nicely flowered covered handbasket thanks u *****ing muslim in biracial clothing. You idiots think because he looks black and has a wife that looks like aunt Jemima that he is on our pay roll. SIKE BYOTCHEZ most of you are gonna die. The threats are real the muslims are coming and an amerikkkan is an amerikkkan they dont see our color they jus see your country. SO yea, keep believing every thing the mut racial obama has fed you. O btw he is really a white dude smashing a black chic, yea for me. DUMB AZZEZ all of you . Colin Powel should be shot for treason and the rest of those GENRAL AND ADMIRAL PUZZIZ we dont want *****Z in the military the homicide rate will go up dramatically o and yes the ones that are none in the military do disappear are get friendly fire. I would rather die than let a ***** touch me. I AM THE AMERI CAN MILITARY you PUNK LUVAS
Dr. Hayden Drake
2/4/10, 11:45:am
@Gimmeabreak78
@camy
I don’t agree with homosexuality as a lifestyle either, but what does it have to do with whether you can point a gun and shoot it at the right person in the military?
Historically the military has also excluded blacks and women, but you don’t see Black pride and women’s pride parades in the military today. What makes you think there would be gay pride parades?
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Thank You for making sense.
Some people can be so stupid.
Lady Architect (Laura Wheeler Waring)
2/4/10, 11:49:am
What is the big deal seriously? Why is sexuality even being talked about in the military? I always thought the “don’t ask don’t tell” rule was there to protect gays from having to reveal things or be scrutinized and kicked out for it. So why change it now?…So people can walk around talking about their partners? WTF that has nothing to do with the military…Go do your job and keep your personal life , just that, personal…
JB (Riding hard for Pat Summit the Greek Goddes of Basketball)
2/4/10, 12:03:pm
For those that have never served on a ship or in the military have no idea. being on a ship you know who is and who isn’t. But what it will come down to is can they turn it on and off. I’m sorry, but I would not allow and overly feminie male to stand watch with me. Also can you see someone like FEFE the hairdresser leaving the ship or duty station dressed the way he does? It is bad enough when youhave females on the ship and you can’t tell if they are a man or a woman. Yeah anyone can fire a gun. BUt if you are going to change the policy, make sure you have stipualtions. And yes, there are stipulation on what you can and cannot wear even when off the ship
Queen R
2/4/10, 12:08:pm
Seventeen years ago “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” was a joke then and still is. Young men and women dying in a war that seems to not be ending my God why does it matter in this world what sexual preference you are? what difference does it make? You are still a human being. Lord have mercy help us all.
white male
2/4/10, 12:12:pm
On my list of important issues this is about 3456th, right behind “is Kim K’s booty real?”.
Gimmeabreak78
2/4/10, 12:29:pm
@Dr. Drake
Good morning! It’s good to see we agree on at least one facet of the homosexuality debate, lol.
@JB
Doesn’t the military already have a very strict dress code for servicemen and women who are on duty? Why do you think the dress code would change to accomodate the sartorial tastes flamboyant gay men?
Semper Fidelis
2/4/10, 12:30:pm
The don’t ask, don’t tell policy becomes an issue when you are off base and away from the military world. If a person is trying to live their homosexual life OR a straight person is perceived as doing something “gay” while at home and it is seen by other military personnel (through photos, video etc.), that person can be discharged.
Besides with my experience with the homosexual community, the type of gay people that only talk about their sexuality and gay centered things, are more concerned with themselves and not the military.
JB (Riding hard for Pat Summit the Greek Goddes of Basketball)
2/4/10, 12:40:pm
@JB
Doesn’t the military already have a very strict dress code for servicemen and women who are on duty? Why do you think the dress code would change to accomodate the sartorial tastes flamboyant gay men?
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As far as being on duty, I am talking about thier demeanor. As far as off duty, there is a dress code, but there is nothing that talks about a man leving the QD with thigh high boots and a purse. THere is a strict dress code that has to be followed int he states and it’s worse overseas.
Lady Architect (Laura Wheeler Waring)
2/4/10, 12:44:pm
Semper Fidelis,
I feel you and in that case, this is where the changes should be made…If it is outside of the military world, then it should be *****ody’s concern what anyone does nor should anyone be discharged over it. The “don’t ask don’t tell” rule should remain though and held accountable in the military world because these things shouldn’t even be an issue in the workplace or combat.
JB (Riding hard for Pat Summit the Greek Goddes of Basketball)
2/4/10, 12:46:pm
If it is outside of the military world, then it should be *****ody’s concern what anyone does nor should anyone be discharged over it.
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But that is the thing, when you are in teh military there is no outside world. FOr instance, if you cheat on your spouse, you can be discharged. If you get a DUI in town you can be discharged in the military. Military people not only have to live within the laws of the civilian world, you ahve to lives within the laws of the military world.
Lady Architect (Laura Wheeler Waring)
2/4/10, 12:52:pm
JB,
Thanks for helping me understand…I never knew these things cause I have never served. Ok so on that note if you don’t like the rules the job holds then don’t join…plain and simple…Policies are put in place for a reason and structure…There will always be something you don’t like so walk the other way if that’s the case in my opinion.
faundyb
2/4/10, 12:55:pm
WOW SIR WHO THREATENED YOUR LIFE AND MADE YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND
Gimmeabreak78
2/4/10, 13:04:pm
@JB
As far as being on duty, I am talking about thier demeanor. As far as off duty, there is a dress code, but there is nothing that talks about a man leving the QD with thigh high boots and a purse. THere is a strict dress code that has to be followed int he states and it’s worse overseas.
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Even on-duty, isn’t the type of conduct servicemen and women engage in strictly regulated, i.e. anti-fraternization, etc? Are you worried about a gay soldier or coming on to you or something? I guess the reason I’m asking is because most of my straight, male, non-military friends don’t get hit on by gay men a lot, so I find it hard to believe that in a highly-structured, highly-regulated environment like the military, you would experience a homosexual advance any more frequently than you do when you are a “regular civilian”. Why do you think the military can’t handle these changes?
JB (Riding hard for Pat Summit the Greek Goddes of Basketball)
2/4/10, 13:05:pm
anytime Lady A. It’s crazy the laws or rather the UCMJ, Uniformed Code of military Justice. There is a code for everything and a catch all code for just because they can.
JB (Riding hard for Pat Summit the Greek Goddes of Basketball)
2/4/10, 13:11:pm
Even on-duty, isn’t the type of conduct servicemen and women engage in strictly regulated, i.e. anti-fraternization, etc? Are you worried about a gay soldier or coming on to you or something? I guess the reason I’m asking is because most of my straight, male, non-military friends don’t get hit on by gay men a lot, so I find it hard to believe that in a highly-structured, highly-regulated environment like the military, you would experience a homosexual advance any more frequently than you do when you are a “regular civilian”. Why do you think the military can’t handle these changes?
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I’m reitred now. But when I was in you knew for the most part who was and who was. So they knew how to turn it off when on watch. Yes people fraternate all the time and get in trouble for it. I am strictly talking about how you act. If I was still in and an openly gay feminie male stood watch me me, youbetter know how to cut that mess off.
Soldiergirl
2/4/10, 13:25:pm
WOW, this is crazy I was in the Military for 20 yrs, there have always been gay & lesbian soldiers and MOST do their jobs and do them well. There are policies and most are adhered to. Why do you ppl think that gay/lesbian ppl have no sense of right or wrong just because they are different. I had gay male friends who were lady like but not once did it stop him form doing his prescribed job or p*****ing a PT test for males or diggng fox holes, putting up tents, recovering tanks or trucks or slouching in waist deep mud to break loose track and the female lesbians also did their jobs some were OUTSTANDING mechanics who did their jobs and did what needed to be done. Not all gays or lesibians are flamboyant or outlandish nor are they stupid as ppl seem to think. Do I agree w/the life style who cares It’s not my life to live,it’s theirs and I can think of FAR WORSE
Soldiergirl
2/4/10, 13:28:pm
ppl to have in the Military besides gays!! Pedo for 1 and if you think for 1 minute there aren’t any there think again. I could probably give you 100 names off the rip of fathers, Col, Maj, Lt, Sgt & privates that defile thier kids on a daily, their kids & thier “buddy’s kids to given the chance so 6 in one hand 1/2 dozen in the other.
Gimmeabreak78
2/4/10, 13:41:pm
@JB
I’m reitred now. But when I was in you knew for the most part who was and who was. So they knew how to turn it off when on watch. Yes people fraternate all the time and get in trouble for it. I am strictly talking about how you act. If I was still in and an openly gay feminie male stood watch me me, youbetter know how to cut that mess off.
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It sounds like you kind of proved my point with your statement about soldiers who inappropriately fraternize being disciplined. I have never served (and am deeply endebted to all who have, both gay and straight), but my point is the military has a strict code of conduct as you correctly mentioned. If the military lifts the don’t ask/don’t tell rule, the rest of the military code of conduct would be in tact, so I don’t think you have had anything to fear in terms of serving with an openly gay soldier.
the sane one
2/4/10, 14:12:pm
good for him! it’s about time
Jim
2/4/10, 14:33:pm
If this will happen,it just needs to be respect and in order to the united states military.I just can’t see guys with their eyebrows waxed,and twisting in uniform,hell no!lol
Tara (Rebel to the Madness...)
2/4/10, 14:52:pm
I will not join the USA military because I am a same gender loving individual/lesbian and I will not lie. So I do appreciate General Colin Powell’s change of opinion.
Pharoah the Sun God
2/4/10, 15:22:pm
SEND THE JEW SLAVES! THEY GOT U INTO THIS MESS. LOL
Hey Hey
2/4/10, 16:06:pm
I served in the military for 5 years. 7 months spent in Iraq. I say, if you are not currently serving or have never served, YOU GET ZERO SAY SO ON THIS ISSUE. ZERO!!!! Let them in. Who gives a s*#t who it is? Its what they are doing that matters.
Different
2/4/10, 16:18:pm
@camy
Judging from all the divorce rates that is working out just fine!
Different
2/4/10, 16:24:pm
@WhatAWorld08
God didn’t create sin either but that has happened. Also we all have to pay for what a man and a women did in the Garden of eden.
Lastly for all those “Adam for Eve” people out there, if the bible clearly states that, then how did Cain and Able get there. Would it mean that the magically appeared? Cause if Adam and Eve are the first two “humans” and they had children, then who did the children sleep with? See where I going with this? Bible isn’t bad, just use common sense when you’re trying to apply it.
Obama hates blk ppl
2/4/10, 16:32:pm
Well 1. obama is on the dl it will come out just wait him oprah all those demons are gonna reveal themselves
2. HE IS MUSLIM he hates america
3. Bildeberg he hates humanity
4. He is biracial No real blk man will be for abortion as much as they love making babies and running off to the next chic
5. You are being fooled by all this find out what is really going on
6. Something real big and bad is going to happen to americlan and you are just goin to be innocent bystanders or casualties if you will
Obama is white
F. Flint Yeager
2/4/10, 18:01:pm
Get real people! Gay guys (and gals, I suspect) have been in the American military since Valley Forge. They just obeyed the same orders the rest of us did, “Keep your mouth shut, your head down, and your eyes & ears open!” I’m a proud US Army Veteran from over 30 years ago (before most of you were a dirty thought in your daddy’s brain) and I knew I had “*****got” comrades. But I learned they are still people. Most were damn good Soldiers, but there were still a very few rotten ones. HEY, JUST LIKE STRAIGHT PEOPLE!!! Learned the same things about Soldiers whose skin color was different than mine. So all you self righteous *****s get off your high horse and remove the log from your own eye before you attempt to remove the splinter from your brother’s!!!
JOe
2/4/10, 18:12:pm
Ok none of you are in the military as i can tell i am, served in Afghanistan and iraq i also did a tour in Kosovo. I am a straight male with the 82nd airborne division out of fort brag. all of these people who are trying to make these decisions have never joined the army, never even though about it so why does it matter? None of you have been to the point where it is 100% male. I know the impact that a gay male has on the platoon i have severed with many and as soon as they slip up they are outed this is not a game for some people, most of you will play call of duty 4 modern warfare and die and restart, we do not have the option, does it matter to me if the guy who saves my life is gay, No does it matter to me that the guy i will be spending months with is gay yes. Women are not allowed in the infantry so should gay men be allowed? Maybe we should draft women too? I’m just saying keep your opinions to yourself if it will never affect your life. Because it will affect mine and my families.
fujsdfjbndfguer
2/4/10, 18:22:pm
The amerikkan military is already gay. What kind of straight men stack naked men in pyramids?
lanette
2/4/10, 18:42:pm
SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN THEY CAN WALK AROUND WITH THEIR PINKY’S OUT? WTF??
lanette
2/4/10, 18:45:pm
Drenk I AGREE W/YOU. WOMEN ARE RAPE ALL THE TIME IN THE MILITARY AND THEY WANT TO FOCUS ON THIS B/S? WTF
drenk
2/4/10, 10:02:am
HOWS ABOUT WE WORRY ABOUT THE RAPES THAT ARE NOT REPORTED THAT HAPPEN IN THE MILITARY BEFORE WE START WORRYING ABOUT GAYS BEING OPEN
ARMY BRAT
2/4/10, 18:57:pm
What a lot of people seem to forget is that the don’t ask don’t tell policy was in place for their saftey ppl where killing gays in the military making life harder for them. Also why does it matter what your sexual orientation is. WAS THAT QUESTION ASK ON THE JOB APPLICATION? NO! Straights don’t have their own “Rainbow” why are really over doing this gay stuff for real.
Different
2/4/10, 18:58:pm
I have served in the military. I did 4 yrs active army and 1 year reserve. I am gay. Sum of my peers knew, most didn’t. I can tell you it isn’t fair. I was in the AG field and it is ALOT of sexism. The female soldiers got away with getting promoted even though they failed pt tests! They could “talk back” and face little punishment. Heck a SFC female soldier had a romantic relationship with a SPC male soldier and everyone “went along with it”!
I did get tired of all the gay jokes. It’s all fun and games unless you are confronted by someone that is really gay then you are ready to fight them.
I cannot place a picture on my desk of my lover. On organizational day I cannot have my lover attend and everyone KNOW they are my lover.
If I PCS I cannot get orders to PCS me to the same location my lover goes.
For all the stories I hear at work about how married people can’t stand the person they married to, the divorce rates, all the baby mamas and daddies and through out history all the drama hetero women has cause man kind, why would anyone that is heterosexual what the world to be as miserable as themselves?
ARMY BRAT
2/4/10, 19:15:pm
Btw no one said that gay couldn’t serve… JOe… obviously you didn’t learn much in the military. don’t ask don’t tell is just that… I won’t ask and you won’t tell …. They can do wat they want but some are not as comfortable serving with a man who is happier being with a man. they can serve all they want but no one wants to know their preference is wat the policy is about. ppl read up on the situation before you start talking bout i served in such and such infantry!
ARMY BRAT
2/4/10, 19:18:pm
Wow just like a man who sleeps a man to blame everything on a woman. DIFFERENT!!! but remember how you got here out of a vaGina not a *****.
Different
2/4/10, 19:25:pm
@Army Brat
I know that and that is something I stuck with I can’t change that but what I am saying try to be open minded and not view things so one sided.
ARMY BRAT
2/4/10, 19:44:pm
Not being one sided ppl want to talk about sexual orientation at the work place. not professional. when your in the military you are just that a solider. not gay straight watever. you have to be open minded also. with all the hate crimes going on, that policy was in place to protect you. but if you want ppl bashing in heads ect. them be my guest remove the policy and see wat happens we are going to be at work and segregated in the military in our own back yard. you want ppl to be comfortable about your preference. ppl are not and wont be. Just remember when your in the military you are there to serve not to be worried about wats at home.
Concerned
2/6/10, 00:21:am
I’m glad you mentioned the simple things Different. Until you have sat through countless “me & my wife” conversations and had to hold your tongue about you & your lover, stood alone @ an event while everyone else sat hand in hand with their hetero spouses, watched every other family reunite intimately at the base or airport while you & yours acted like buddies, and sat through jokes about your sexual orientation after risking your life all day, you really could never understand the life of a gay soldier.
Yes. We can keep our mouths shut and comply with DADT. But why should we have to hide? For the idiots who think guys are going to be switching around the base and females are going to be wearing tight pants and packing, please remember all the codes that are in place when it comes to conduct. For those threatening violence against gays. Remember this. WE ARE SOLDIERS TOO. We can fight.