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Tina Marple Most people would think that at least now that it is 2010;things would have already changed for all gay people but sometimes it"s like we are still in the 1950"s fighting for civil rights all over again!!!!!!
Charles Wood Jewett Jr. Wow, I like this comment from another fan: "you know, it is often said that DADT is the only federal law in the US that makes being honest illegal"
Christopher Francis Meyer I don't see it - how does one vote?
Nik you know, it is often said that DADT is the only federal law in the US that makes being honest illegal.
Nik ya know, i was in the USN back before dADT, and everyone I worked with (including my chief) knew I was gay and nobody cared. We had a rule back then that applied equally to str8 people and gay people of whatever gender... ya don't sleep with the people ya work with. We didn't, and it was never a problem. If someone ...did, then it was "fraternization" and it was indeed a problem. Do we need a discriminatory law to maintain integrity and readiness in the Armed Forces?
Michael Gorman You know, while congress takes it's sweet time with the issue; why not stab a dagger in the Pentagon's side? Adultery is crime punishable under the UCMJ, so why not pressure JAG and other military court systems into prosecuting those offenses? Or would they just offer a "moral" waiver for that too?
Michael L Martin Ending DADT takes more than President Obama's signature. Congress has to repeal the DADT law, as well as amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Presently, any sexual acts besides heterosexual intercourse, including those between different sex partners, are illegal under the UCMJ. DADT has proven its worth b...y allowing GLBTs to serve in the military, although while staying in the closet and invisible. GLBTs have served as honorably as their heterosexual counterparts. The US military hasn't suffered any great problems since DADT was implemented. Time to end the experiment and allow GLBTs to serve openly in the US military.
Christopher Francis Meyer They've been serving forever anyway, it's only right that it be openly and without fear of reprisal.
Liz Isn't it about time?
Stephan Hengst
Don't Ask, Don't Tell, is unfortuantely alive and well. Check out Big Gay Hudson Valley.com to read Nathanael Bodon's story, a gay soldier who recently returned home from Iraq for the Holidays - For all the wrong reasons: http://www.biggayhudsonvalley.com/?p=360
Miguel Morales I am friends with and served with men and women who are homosexuals and in the service they had to hide who they were to stay enlisted. I am greatful for knowing them and happy for them and in the Marine Corps I would rather have someone who is a homosexual and I trust with my life than someone who is incapable to fill their job.
Anthony Loverde
Great article. I look forward to this kind of support within the US ranks next year (I remain hopeful). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-
Gentry I agree, Obama needs to sign the repeal. As an American citizen, voter, and a Christian, I want to extend my apologies for the judgement and mis-treatment gays have received. May you feel the unconditional love and acceptance of God this holiday season, JUST AS YOU ARE, serving our country as a soldier, or enjoying your freedom as a citizen.
Stacie There is no reason Obama couldn't have already signed the repeal. It takes 5 seconds to sign a piece of paper.
