Controversial: "Don't ask, Don't tell"
By Miner49r
@Miner49r (568)
United States
October 14, 2010 10:05pm CST
With all the headlines floating around this would seem to be one of those hot topics.
What do you think the the Armed Forces Policy should be concerning this policy?
I support the "Don't ask, Don't tell policy". I don't approve of homosexuality, but there is no place for "orientation" in the military either way.
Personally, I feel you are a Soldier of United States military first and above all. The military is not, and should not be a place to find a "hookup" nor is it a social dating affiliation. This should apply to both heterosexual as well homosexual individuals. The United States military is not a corporate job with perks which caters to the politically correct whims of our society. The military creates soldiers, soldier do not shape the military.
Military policy and discipline has become extremely lax from what it has been in the past. When I say discipline I am meaning a soldier is a soldier owned by the United States Government and duty is mission, mission is duty....period. This was the philosophy of the armed forces of old, the same armed forces that fought, won and made this Nation great.
1 response
@RebeccaScarlett (2532)
• Canada
15 Oct 10
No offense intended, of course, but I don't think you guys understand why some men (or women) might prefer to be "out" in the army.
The army is, traditionally, an "old boys' club," where a large part of army life (outside of training hours) is talking about the women you've f****d, what they looked like, how good they were, what you're going to do to your wife/girlfriend when you get home, etc.
Men who are not attracted to women would likely be bothered or even sickened by this kind of talk, and it would make them uncomfortable. Their unwillingness to join in likely causes lots of "what are you, gay? tell us about the last girl you had!"
Being able to be openly gay, would hopefully cause the other men to be more respecful. Many men would not make fun of a gay man for being gay, but if they thought he was straight, and acting like a wuss, they would use the word gay as an insult.
Are you starting to understand how years of this environment might make a gay person wish he could just be himself?
Of course, I also understand how it could make some things uncomfortable and awkward for all involved, but don't you think there was a hell of an awkward transition period when women were first allowed to join the army?
@Miner49r (568)
• United States
15 Oct 10
Exactly...YES and this is they way it is supposed to be, but is not enforced at all.
In my experience this is a concept that is given lip service to, and the penalty for doing it is a slap on the wrist and a bad soldier.
This demonstrates the lack of military discipline and root of this whole debacle at hand. Repealing the "Don't Ask Don't tell" policy will actually expose gays to a higher risk environment with increased risk of personal safety, and greater career instability.
I am not gay, ...but am trying to defend them... do they really know what they are asking for? or Is this another one of their campaigns to extend their rights without realizing the damage?
