Political & Elections

soccerguy315 · Guru

RE: Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal

Billy · Senior Member

But Republicans in the Senate blocked repeal. I think their principled argument is, "Gays are yucky."
Amusingly enough, it seems to be those Republican congressmen most anti-gay who turn out to be closeted homosexuals. Or pedophiles, sadly.

romanigypsyeyes · Guru

For those who are for DADT, I usually throw this out there...

Open militaries:
Most of Europe, most of South America, Australia, Canada

Those without gays in the military:
Most of Africa, most of the Middle East, China

Which list would YOU rather be on?

Of course, most people that are pro-DADT don't answer me. They just change topics lol.

Cardinal Fang · Senior Member

The Chiefs of Staff have said they want repeal. People actually in the military are fine with repeal, by over a 2 to 1 margin.

But Republicans in the Senate blocked repeal. I think their principled argument is, "Gays are yucky."

SamuraiLandshark · Guru

If my son calls a woman of higher rank, "sir", he will be doing drill and grunt work until he gets his commission.

Billy · Senior Member

Haha, I heard that "Sir" was applied regardless of gender in the military. Faulty information?

SamuraiLandshark · Guru

I have a son in ROTC. I don't think he cares one way or the other, but it's the military. They tell YOU what to think. You don't really get a chance to tell them. Or order your superiors to do anything.

Then you say, "thank you ma'am" or "thank you, sir"

Billy · Senior Member

I haven't actually heard the reasons for opposition to an appeal. I wonder what they are. Isn't the majority of military personnel in favor of a repeal? Or are they just apathetic?

Cardinal Fang · Senior Member

Apparently now Senators Lugar, Voinovich, Snowe and Collins might vote to overturn the Republican filibuster on the defense bill with DADT, in exchange for an extended debate on a number of other issues in the bill.

It's a sad thing that DADT still exists, even though the large majority of Americans oppose it. What a great thing a DADT repeal would be.