The Virginian-Pilot
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NORFOLK
Two groups that want to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy for gays will stop in Norfolk on Thursday for a town hall forum on the topic.
The Human Rights Campaign and Servicemembers United have scheduled a public discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday at Nauticus, on Waterside Drive.
Among those who will speak are Jarrod Chlapowski, a former U.S. Army Korean linguist who decided not to re-enlist because of the policy; Alex Nicholson, who was discharged from the Army under the policy; and Julianne Sohn, who was forced to resign her commission under the policy.
A bill to repeal "don't ask, don't tell" was introduced earlier this year in the U.S. House. The Obama administration and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates have indicated they support the effort but say Congress should take the lead.
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Robertm21057
You are entitled to your opinion about homosexuality being a perversion, but I am saddened by your narrow-mindedness. Probably a result of your christian upbringing which espouses archaic beliefs from a book written thousands of years ago and full of hate and discord. Nonetheless, I must take exception to your idea that self gratification is the only purpose for homosexual relationships. If you are inferring some greater purpose to hetero sex, let me remind you that most child abuse and child neglect and endangerment cases happen to children in their own homes by their own hetero parents/relatives. You seem to discount emotional and psychological love, so really, I feel rather sorry for you.
hate and discord
Children do not enter this world with the ability to hate. It's a learned process. Perhaps christian upbring played a part, but my bet is on poor parenting. I wonder how many on here are teaching their children how to hate?
Disagree
Disagree with you Gertz. Children are born to hate. Have you ever watched two toddlers play and one gets jealous of the other because they are playing with something they want? A fight breaks out. It's up to us as parents to teach them to share and love, not the other way around.
Sorry, but
That isn't hate. That's children learning how to play well with others, and hopefully the parent will guide the way.
Gays already serving openly -- no big deal, Part 2
According to a recent Zogby International poll of Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, 68% of them said they either knew for certain or suspected there were gays in their own unit, and that the majority of those who knew for certain said that knowledge was widely known by others in their unit. AND, 73% of the troops said they were comfortable working with gays and lesbians.
Since Don't Ask, Don't Tell was founded on the assumption that known gays would degrade unit morale, unit cohesion and combat readiness, the data from the combat veterans says otherwise. Time to get rid of this needless law.
just a minute
Gay's serve in fear of being kicked out of the military. It's forceing gay's to stay in the closet, and live a lie. They are sick of doing that.
Gays already serving openly -- no big deal
The very first casualty of the Iraq War was a gay Marine, SSGT Eric Alva. Alva was known to be gay by others in his unit when they went into battle together on the first day of the war. He stepped on a land mine and had his leg blown off. His Purple Heart was personally presented to him by the Assistant Commandant o the Marine Corps, and he was visited in his hospital room by then President and Mrs. Bush.
So, again -- what's that about known gays causing problems in a unit? It isn't happening. There is no need for Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Gays are serving openly now and it's not a problem -- and that's a fact.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy
OMG, I think we need a "Don't ask, don't tell" policy in this country for ignorance and bigotry. How alarming and disgraceful that so many people have such intolerance for other human beings because of their sexuality. I would wager most of the more hateful comments are from folks who call themselves "christian." What a hoot!
Yes indeed...
assume all are from Christians. So whose bigotry is on display here?
Just a minute
The biggest influence on children is the parents. Christian upbringing may play a part, but then again it comes back to the parents. Life's lessons begin at home.