Just when you thought this obvious debate was over, IT’S BACK!
Rick Santorum felt the need to answer a gay soldier’s question about the policy by saying he would reinstate Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Now his opinion is one thing, he has every right to that. But really was that necessary? I thought we were getting over this as a country, but now with the Republican debates the whole thing is coming back strong.
Personally, I feel that this is a RIDICULOUS issue. Just the other day I was talking to a veteran who had served in Iraq and he put it very well. He had a friend who came out to him after they had received their honorable discharge. This friend was an incredible soldier and man, speaking multiple languages and very trustworthy in combat. The C.I.A. is trying to recruit him now.
Now the fact that he is gay has absolutely nothing to do with his abilities, neither positively or negatively. He is defending his country, putting his life on the line for all of us who enjoy the luxuries that are provided by our military. The very least we could do is allow him to be open about his sexuality.
If his fellow soldiers have a problem with that then maybe it is time to talk it out. For to long we have pretended like homosexuality is a disease, it is no such thing. Gays and lesbians are not a danger to have in the military. If it is going to cause issues then the homophobes need to deal with their issues, not make someone change their sexuality (which is not possible) or make them hide it.
I see no difference between don’t ask, don’t tell and racially recruiting. Would the military not allow Blacks, Asian Americans, Latinos if they could hide the color of their skin.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is so unconstitutional that it makes me want to scream. But lovely people like Presidential un-hopeful Rick Santorum will continue to spread their charming opinions about their homophobia.
I would like to ask Rick Santorum a question; if your life was on the line, a gun to your head, would you care about the sexuality of the man or woman who saved you? Sexuality aside, these men and women are heroes and they deserve the rights of heroes.
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I see no difference between don’t ask, don’t tell and racially recruiting. Would the military not allow Blacks, Asian Americans, Latinos if they could hide the color of their skin.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is so unconstitutional that it makes me want to scream. But lovely people like Presidential un-hopeful Rick Santorum will continue to spread their charming opinions about their homophobia. <— Urg. EXACTLY..
I don't get it. I really. don't. Why are people SO concerned with something that's none of their business? How would it be ANY different from gay people, let's say, trying to pass a law against heterosexual marriages/unions? What goes on in someone elses bedroom, as long as they're not hurting someone else or themselves, is none of anyone's concern. In an age where people hop from one partner to another, shouldn't we be celebrating the fact that two people, whether they be of the same sex or not, have found love and happiness?
All of the arguing about whether or not gay people are 'real' people and deserve the same rights as everyone else is the same as arguing whether or not black people were deserving of equal rights too back in the day. And as far as the military goes, I've always thought that if you're sitting in a trench with someone while you're being shot at, I highly doubt anyone is going to be wondering if the person next to them is gay or not. There is NOTHING that keeps a homosexual person from being every bit as effective and valuable in such cases except for someones misguided ignorant bigotry.
I could not agree more with you, your points are very valid.
First there is nothing that I know of about homosexuals that make them inherently dangerous in any way. They are just as capable at all parts of life as everyone else.
And secondly, where does it give the right to withhold rights from law abiding American citizens. I feel as though this homophobia will be looked at by future generations much as how we look at slavery today.