Comments on: Levin doubts votes for ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:04:44 +0000

I don’t understand why this is even a Congressional issue. Correct me if I’m wrong but Eisenhower desegregated the US Military via Executive Order in light of strong dissent from both Congress and his most senior military staff. As Commander-in-Chief he was constitutionally able to do this. I fail to see why this is not the same situation. If Obama really wanted to repeal DADT he could in the same way Ike did with segregation. This appears to be more of a dog and pony show to achieve bipartisanship to gain political cover (despite that over 2/3 of Americans conservative and liberal alike favor it’s repeal). Someone needs to clue Obama in that bipartisanship in this environment is a joke and Obama needs to grow a pair. I’m almost embarrassed to call myself a Democrat…the party of wimps!

By: Robert McJunkin

Robert McJunkin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:05:33 +0000

I supported the campaigns of Webb and Obama with money and my vote because I thought that each of them would be better than the alternatives presented. I thought they would make changes in some of the laws that restrict my personal freedoms. DADT is not personally relevant to me since I’m not in the military, but I think its removal would eventually affect some attitudes so that gay people might be more respected. What is relevant to me is the fear that I or my partner could be dying in the hospital and we could be prevented from spending our last moments together by some ridculous hospital rule overseen by some religious extremist nurse who claims the right to pass judgement on my lifestyle. What is relevant to me is that in Virginia I have the right to leave all of my money to my cat, but because of the ridiculous constitutional amendment against gays, my partner may not be able to inherit from me. I understand this is not clear in the law, but should I trust our new attorney general to protect the disposition of my property according to my wishes?

So far, I have seen no benefits from my campaign contributions or support of the democrats. I am seriously wondering whether to support the republicans (probably no benefit there) or just find a home in another state.

By: TheColu.mn » Blog Archive » The National: Levin Skittish On DADT Repeal – Blame Political Homophobia?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:32:42 +0000

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By: dan

dan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:20:57 +0000

The only way DADT is working is to stigmatize and marginalize all gay people by saying the government officially believes gay people should be made to act straight, lie, and hide their most important relationships. It says, not only to new recruits, but to the entire world, gay people should be punished simply for being gay.
The only purpose served by DADT is to perpetuate the prejudice it was intended to indulge.

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Rewind: Week of Feb. 26 | DC Agenda — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:52:56 +0000

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By: Doctor Whom

Doctor Whom — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:41:07 +0000

Dear “friendly” politicians:

Gosh, I’d love to help you get reelected, but I fear I don’t have the votes for it. Have a blessed day.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:28:17 +0000

What a surprise. Now we are being told the Dems don’t have the votes to pass a repeal of DADT, and they don’t want to vote on it because it probably wouldn’t get enough votes to overcome a Republican filibuster. Of course, the repeal has the support of at least two Republicans (Collins & Snowe) so its really about the Dems trying to cover for anti-gay Dems in the senate like Jim Webb of Virginia who supports the continuation of DADT. This reminds me of what the Dems said about ENDA, and how they didn’t want to call it up for a vote, because again they feared a Republican filibuster. Of course that is really a pile of crap because we once again have the support of at least two Republicans, (Collins & Snowe) so there isn’t any good excuse apart from the Dems not wanting to admit that the so-called “Blue Dogs” have too much sway within the Democratic Party. If they don’t pass the Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act this year, my partner and I are done with the Dems. No more money, support or votes for the Dems until they keep their promises to our community.

By: GPP

GPP — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:59:03 +0000

If it is indeed true that there are not enough votes in the Senate to repeal DADT this year then frankly, I think gay and lesbian folks should just stay out of the military (and get out of the military if you’re in it right now) and just let the straight folks suffer and sacrifice in it for the time being until these STRAIGHT politicians stop playing games with our glbt soldiers’ lives and finally repeal DADT once and for all. Just let the straight folks carry the burden entirely for any wars the USA engages in until the USA decides it wants to end this injustice (of DADT) against its gay citizens.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:21:42 +0000

This country is truly a disgrace. The DADT policy is so anti-gay that it is hard to believe any gay or lesbian would serve under the circumstances. Today’s military recruits known gang members but finds it OK to shame young gays and lesbians. To hell with this country, it is not worth your possible death. Here you are less than. The military should be honest and ban us from serving. Truly disgusting what goes on here in the name of religion.

By: Peter the saint

Peter the saint — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:42:36 +0000

It’s so amazing that our sexually-repressed Victorian Heritage clings to life, to this day… Die! Die! Be free! …argh, it won’t die!!! Are there really that many people and senators who believe god will turn them into pillars of salt, once they defy Him, and the ban is lifted? I think there are!

If only our elected public “servants” would act with such purpose and diligence about practical concerns: jobs. health care costs. Humvees. (ha). After all, nobody ever knows exactly what the economy is going to do when they move the exchange rate up and down, but they make the best policy they can make at the time, taking into account all the factors. But THIS issue of DADT does not warrant the time, cost and supposed anxiety (drama) that it’s commanding. Of course, I guess it is challenging everyone’s gender issues, sexuality issues and marriage/co-habitation issues. Well, like I said: the Victorian Age needs to DIE! DIE! DIE! BE GONE!