Saturday, February 6, 2010
Top uniformed officer: Gay ban should be lifted
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/feb/02/top-uniformed-officer-gay-ban-should-be-lifted
The “don’t ask don’t tell policy” allows gays and lesbians into the military as they don’t reveal their sexual orientation. Now many, including President Obama, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Michael Mullen are calling for an end to that discriminatory practice as well. Mullen and gates recently appeared in front a Senate panel in order to gain support in overturning the practice. They argue that those who wish to serve their country should no have to lie in order to do so. Panelist included Sen. John McCain. McCain and many supporters of the status quo argue that the current interactions between soldiers are crucial to their effectiveness and that allowing gays to openly serve would harm this delicate balance. Mullen disagrees saying, “it is my sense that rank-and-file troops would support the change.”
Do you guys think that the military should stay the same or do you agree with Barry Goldwater’s quote, “You don’t have to be straight to shoot straight”.
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The problem with removing the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy is that homosexuality will brought to the forefront. This will only cause more discrimination because, unfortunately, a lot of our society is against homosexuals. The military is already a place of high stress and, though unfavorable, discriminations will only bring more stress to this atmosphere. While I agree with the statement "You don't have to be straight to shoot straight", there will be many who don't, creating more problems.
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