Comments on: Court order upholds ban on ‘Don’t Ask’ discharges http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/07/16/court-order-upholds-ban-on-dont-ask-discharges/ the gay community's news source Thu, 23 May 2013 04:03:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pamela http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/07/16/court-order-upholds-ban-on-dont-ask-discharges/#comment-26291 Pamela Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:23:48 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=26297#comment-26291 My husband was in the Marine Corp, and he thinks it’s a bad idea. Everyone in his squadron was very masculine, and he just didn’t think it would be a good environment for homosexuals. He says there’s a big difference between people hiding it, and being given the go ahead to be openly gay; openly gay means they could hit on the men around them, and he does not think that would go over well at all. He also said the reason women aren’t currently allowed in combat is because the primary focus needs to be accomplishing the assigned goals; if there were ever any romantic entanglements then some might place a higher priority on protecting one life than on accomplishing the goals of the group. If there are homosexual relationships, this could undermine those goals.

From my perspective, I can’t imagine electing to go into a career where I was told I would have to shower with men. I can’t see a distinction for straight men being told they have to shower with gay men. I also think, quite simply, that the military has a very specific function, to protect the citizens of this country. They have always had higher standards of conduct. It’s not the place to be forcing perceived civil justice in the name of equality.

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]]> By: Fair4fair http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/07/16/court-order-upholds-ban-on-dont-ask-discharges/#comment-26284 Fair4fair Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:38:56 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=26297#comment-26284 Politics is disgusting. Anyone who wants to make a true impact in life should never become a politician. This policy is so stupid. Obama want’s it to be repealed when it looks as if he had everything to do with it. This is so transparent, that when he actually finally signs to have it repealed, he will look like an idiot since it is his administration that keeps putting up these fights in court. It’s clear he wants it repealed when it looks like he is the one in charge. He constantly shouts how equality is something that takes time. He is a black man! If anything, he should want to rush this through. What is he doing? Jeez :/

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