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Yay for equality!
We were thrilled to hear that the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that the U.S. military has had for years is finally officially over, and homosexuals are now allowed to openly serve. It’s a huge step for the LGBT community.
Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), commanders were not allowed to ask anyone’s sexual orientation, and gays and lesbians were asked to never reveal their orientation. If it was revealed in some way, they faced punishment and even expulsion. Although the policy was created to help protect the gays and lesbians serving the country, it really only felt like a step back in the progress towards accepting homosexuality.
The Pentagon is already acting on applications it’s received from openly gay recruits, not to mention tons of “Repeal Day” celebrations are going to start up soon enough. And even though LGBT people still have to follow strict rules of conduct, like no public displays of affection, they’re still thrilled about the decision.
WDYT, gURLs? Was this the right move for President Obama? Do you agree with the repeal of DADT? Do you disagree? Are you openly gay and interested in the military? Discuss in the comments!
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i strongly disagree with the removal of DADT policy, I used to be so proud of the U.S military and now well everythings going downhill. Im not even going to say my reason why because im going to start recieving insults form people. Freedom of speech goes both ways you know.
yay im so happy for the gays
This is wonderful! w00t.
This is awesome! Being bisexual (more acurstly pansexual) this is amazing. I would nevet want to serve in the military but im glad that the lgbtq community can
I do agree that this is an awesome acomplishment for the gay community and I’m so glad that they can be free while fighting for our freedom. At the same time, though, my dad is part of the Marines and he realizes that this isn’t altogether a good thing. Think about it: now, seperate showers have to be built for the straight vs. the gay men, and how will sleeping work? It’s a great hole to dig, but there are definitly some worms inside.
um… i can SORT of understand the shower thing, but why can’t they sleep together?? wouldn’t you be willing to sleep in the same room as a guy? would you refuse to have a sleepover with a lesbiin?
Just because someone is gay/bi doesn’t mean they are attracted to ALL people of the same sex, or that they will try to make a move or something. Making separate sleeping quarters/showers is a step backwards, imo.
Woo! This is amazing
I think that it’s awesome that being gay and open about it is very good because it not only helps acceptance of other people, but self acceptance. Also many gay people in the military were being sexually assaulted and were unable to report the crimes because of the dont ask dont tell law and now it gives them protection from being sexually assaulted now. This is amazing and another step in the right direction for the gay community.
This is GREAT!
I think it’s a wonderful step towards acceptance.
Between this and NY’s vote on Gay Marriage, it seems like we’re really making progress!