
There is a great deal of hullabaloo in the news right now regarding the U.S. military’s antigay policy Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), the Clintonian era’s failed attempt at allowing members of the LGBTQ community to quietly serve their country. Before this law was in effect, anyone signing up for the military could be asked to verify their heterosexual status, and be denied entry if a person responded that he or she was indeed homosexual.
DADT prevents military recruiters from asking the hetero/homo question, and as long as a gay or lesbian soldier or sailor keeps quiet, and hides their personal lives from their coworkers, they can serve with impunity. However, if the sexual orientation of an individual is brought to the attention of the military, there is the possibility for an investigation to take place, and if someone is found guilty of homosexual acts, which is illegal under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), then that individual will be forced out of the military.
Implemented in 1994, what DADT did for gays and lesbians wishing to serve in the United States Armed Forces is to allow them in the door, nothing else. This policy failed to put in any protections for LGBTQ military personnel and although they are allowed to be in the military, relegates them to second class status by denying them the right to have a romantic relationship with whomever they choose.
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I have been following the DADT coverage a little bit and I have to say I don't really get why everyone is so reluctant to change this, especially since they could see in other countries - where you can openly serve - that it works just fine.
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I hope that US generals and politicians will remove the thumb from their ass (so to speak) and get on with it.
In the beginning not everybody wanted women to serve either(there are still some who don't) but it worked out just fine. And most people seem to beileve it actually made the armed forces better. I once had an argument with a American capt in USAF. His answer to why there shouldn't be any gays in the military was that "it was just wrong and the unit would suffer because of it". Me and this REALLY cute Canadian girl would argue against him but it's hard to change a fools mind!
I don't get DADT. One of the first things you learn in a squad or platoon is to get to know one another. Where they come from (not just geographical) and how they react in different situations. And for that you need trust! I would not want to have somebody in my team wearing a mask and not being themselves.
... but things like this reminds me why I love Canada.