Is it time to get rid of " don't ask , don't tell? " I feel that although this takes the high road with this topic it is the best policy for both sides. It is a shame that homosexuals cannot be openly gay in the military but IT will create an unsafe environment for the rest of the troops. Is there a win all solution to this? I don't think so.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/02/02/gates-backs-repeal-dont-ask-dont-tell
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/Religion/post/2010/02/wiccans-in-uniform-yes-gays-still-no-is-us-military-ready-for-change
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Times and people have changed - and attitudes and circumstances, as Powell says (check out the link below on Powell now supporting lifting the ban)- since this policy was created.
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Great article, I would agree with Mr. Powell in that attitudes have changed as well with circumstances. However the attitudes and circumstances do not necessarily reflect what is needed for the Armed Services. The Armed Services is at an all time high in recruiting in some areas and with this policy change it very well could effect the greatest volunteer fighting force in the world. One of the most basic values of all the Armed Services is Defending Americas Freedom and Values. When it comes to homosexuality which value are we defending? In some states gays are allowed to marry other states not. In some states gay couples find it easier to adopt a child and other states more difficult. When the country as a whole still has a rough time deciding how this issue will be resolved in no way is it the military's job to define it. Attitudes and circumstances may have changed but not as a whole and not for the good of the unified military. There are to many closed minded individuals that think gays cannot fight as well as straight men or women but the fact that it will cause strain and tension upon the fighting force is cause for concern.
ReplyDeleteYou make a good point about the varying rights homosexuals have from state to state, and I agree it isn't the military's job to define this. But whether or not they can get married or adopt a child in one state or another, homosexuals are allowed to be open with their sexual orientation. I don't think it's the military's job to define how America deals with the controversial issue of homosexuality, but it is time for the military to get with the program. There will always be close minded people that will never go away...unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteWhat program does the military need to get with?
ReplyDeleteThe one that let's gay people be gay - openly.
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