Comments on: Admirals, generals call for repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

By: derrick

derrick — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:02:15 +0000

Im fighting for my country’s freedom, a country where being myself isn’t allowed. I have been in the navy for a year now, and the constant anxiety that I have wondering, “has anyone found out?” is making my job that much more stressful. I hope that something changes soon.

By: Roland Tucker

Roland Tucker — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:01:09 +0000

We absolutely allow this to happen. It would be a horrific back-step. I was caught up in the Navy, was outed, had the death threats and life was miserable to say the least.

The really scary threat came when my squadron was deployed overseas. The officers told me of men seamingly quiet were thrown off the fantail of the boat. I don’t know if that had actually happened, but the point was made.

If we allow or our policy maker’s to rescend the legislation protecting so many of us, what does that mean to us. I know, it’s very personal. I wouldnot wish that my languish on any American service man or women.

If this simplepolicy can stand, America will retain a volunteer military population dedicated to the mission at hand. Who gives a damn anyway?

By: MNBear

MNBear — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:27:29 +0000

Yes, it sucks that we still have to fight such battles over acceptance into the military – and there’s still the issue of whether any of us should feel comfortable serving for a country that discriminates against us.

But let’s not forget to extract the positives out of this new, either. Former top-ranking officials, in what used to be one of the most homophobic institutions on Earth, are now able to see the value of welcoming ALL volunteers, regardless of sexuality or any other personal characteristic… and, perhaps best of all, are in touch with the concept of pluralism – working together DESPITE differences.

Hopefully Congress will realize that, if the professionals actually out there in the field have no problem with it, maybe it ISN’T A PROBLEM.

By: Obama

Obama — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:57:29 +0000

TigerTzu Said”…the Shepard bill are really more of a priority than gay marriage.”

In case you didn’t know, treating two people in love as if they are legal strangers under the law IS a HATE CRIME of the most vile kind. Murder is already illegal in this country, but rarely are state hate crimes laws even used by local prosecutors — except in extreme circumstances.

ENDA and repeal of DOMA and DADT and Hate Crimes legislation don’t have to be mutually exclusive. But think that ENDA and the repeal of DOMA would be a priority as it would effect more of us directly.

Hate Crimes legislation is already on the books in many states as is anti-discrimination laws. DADT will end soon, I’d bet on it.

Marriage equality is only in few states. That should come first.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:18:09 +0000

I’m quite optimistic that this issue will be resolved successfullty during Obama’s first term. I believe the vast majority of Americans in recent survey polls want DADT removed and for gays to serve openly in the forces. America is very behind the rest of the developed world on this issue. Here in Ireland we removed the ban on gay and lesbians in the army in 1993 amd the UK eventually did so in 1999. It is time for the US military to embrace the valour and skills of LBGT people.

By: bart

bart — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:53:31 +0000

Well, since I was one of the witch hunts from the time of Ronald Regan. I lost a purple clearance just on the thought. I did not even have to act on the desire. I was arrested. I had very high marks and got a honorable discharge, but it did open my eyes to the propaganda of the USA it is nice to be blackmailed by your own government. I still can be fined or put into jail for the rest of my life. It is nice to have a midlife crisis at 21. Now I am gay and proud too bad the rest of the americans can not tell the difference between sex and stupidity. Glad I can let the straight people defend my country and honor.

By: Trace

Trace — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:13:07 +0000

Thank You for your service Shawn.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:49:39 +0000

I sereved my time in the military and was booted for being gay. I would serve again if I could. I served my country during the first gulf war and I didnt care what others thought of me risking my life for a country that thinks of me as second class. Thats not why I served. I served becuase of the pricipal of what this country was founded on. Freedom, yes I know I dont have all the same freedoms everyone else does. Its the ideal that someday I can and will. As a proud gay vet I ask that you not question anyones reason for serving, most of us that have served are very proud of our time in the military. Besides if it were not for the military I would have never have met the man of my life

By: Tired of Waiting

Tired of Waiting — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:43:08 +0000

David I totally agree with you. Now that Obama has been elected he seems to have forgotten about the LGBT community. While he took a hard-line stance on certain issues during his campaign he is suddenly silent and his spokesman are saying “no comment” or they now want to tread lightly. His silence is offensive yet not surprising. The LGBT community needs to stop endorsing candidates who only go half way when it comes to gay rights. It’s time we start shopping for another party. One that truly represents the interests of the gay community.

By: Bud Burgoon-Clark

Bud Burgoon-Clark — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:22:08 +0000

I agree with those who question serving in the armed forces of a country that has DECLARED us to be second-class citizens, from the wells of the US Senate and House. DOMA has to go FIRST; THEN the Shepard Act and THEN DADT. I still don’t see why anyone would fight and die for a country that doesn’t give a damn about us, and never has. And whether the African-Americans like it or not, it’s analogous to African-American soldiers coming home from serving in an integrated armed forces, only to discover that they were second-class citizens, not heroes. THEIR story is only NOW being told.

Bud Burgoon-Clark, San Diego CA USA
not ABOUT to forget that
I am a 2nd class citizen, thanks to
PAGAN FERTILITY CULTS and
Konservative Kristianist Kultist Krazies’ hate-mongering