You're pretty intelligent! I agree with you. If sex "doesn't belong in the military" then why should people in the military get paid extra for being married? What about military functions where soldiers are encouraged to bring their wives and spouses? If a male soldier posts a photo of himself kissing or holding hands with a female on his private facebook page, should he be kicked out? Straight people don't realize that they display their sexuality a million times everyday.
You seem like a nice person but hopelessly naive. You want the world to be perfect. It isn't perfect. You want to foist your PC thinking on everyone and expect them to thank you for finally being enlightened. Are you that supremely arrogant that you think you know so much better than the rest of society what is proper? Look at the past 40 years. As modern liberalism has rise, society has decayed. That is more than a coincidence. I would call it a direct correlation.
DADT should never have existed in the first place? Really? You are that ignorant of history? Just recent history? Do you live in a bubble? It is not hiding who you are. It is protecting people who might now get targeted. I will tell you straight out. The military is the meanest, least politically correct place you can imagine. They are not in your classroom or your social Utopia you want to force on the rest of the world.
It is not a basic human right. Once you take the oath, you are a soldier or sailor or marine or airman. Understand? No one wears their sex on their sleeves but if they start, there's going to be bloodshed. Count on it.
@trha2222 What utter horseshit. You, like so many, continue to get this issue wrong. The issue is not that A person is guy and has to advertise to the consternation of other troops. Rather, it is about being able to serve your country in a professional manner without having to fear that you have to lose your job simply because people have a problem with who you fancy. And this is coming from a person who was not he other side of the issue when DADT was instituted in 1993.
@trha2222 Let's be clear. The problem is not the gays and their "wearing of their sexuality" on their uniform. The problem is your inability to be comfortable with people that happen to be gay. And before I get another bullshit response about how any sexuality is a distraction and certain things are given up when you take the oath, I can tell you that my family is military. I can tell you that it is quite the opposite, if it's the right type. And certain indiscretions are swept under the rug
What exactly is a 'homophobe"? That word gets tossed around way too recklessly. I served six years and did two tours of the Middle East. The worst idea is openly serving gays in the military. For their own safety. The military is not meant to be a reflection of society. Neither is it meant to be a grand social experiment so you can feel better about yourself.
@trha2222 Again horseshit. Trying to mask this as a safety issue is just cowardly and insincere. This is not about social experimentation. It's about being able to serve the country you love and are prepared to defend with your life and not being persecuted because what you do in your private life. Plus you are so lazy on your history that you missed the fact that President Truman was accused of social experimentation back when he mixed the Armed forces. Then we added women to the front.
It was not a well thought out and relevant question. It was a statement, made to look like a question. And he was booed by TWO people, not several. Stop overreacting to nothing. And Canada supportive? You gotta be kidding. They shout down anyone who speaks at their universities who isn't a liberal. How is that 'supportive'?
I agreed with everything you said in your video except the part about DADT should have never been implemented in the first place. The reason I disagree is because typically in Americas history we have a tendency to edge civil rights in very slowy. Example in the civil rights movement for African Americans, in the late 1800's there was a court case that ended with a message of "separate but equal" which like DADT was destined to fail and lead into what we have now. it was all crap but necessary.
I agreed with everything you said in your video except the part about DADT should have never been implemented in the first place. The reason I disagree is because typically in Americas history we have a tendency to edge civil rights in very slowy. Example in the civil rights movement for African Americans, in the late 1800's there was a court case that ended with a message of "separate but equal" which like DADT was destined to fail and lead into what we have now. it was all crap but necessary.
I agreed with everything you said in your video except the part about DADT should have never been implemented in the first place. The reason I disagree is because typically in Americas history we have a tendency to edge civil rights in very slowy. Example in the civil rights movement for African Americans, in the late 1800's there was a court case that ended with a message of "separate but equal" which like DADT was destined to fail and lead into what we have now. it was all crap but necessary.
@Obamaphiliac Glad you asked. In an ideal world, what I would love to see happen is to have separate gendered quarters, but mixed as well for those who feel comfortable. It's also something I'd like to see outside of the military i.e. in restrooms - separate the genders for those who are really shy, but also allow people to mix. It's the best way to be trans-inclusive, and if it were to start soon, 20 or so years from now that would be "normal."
lol. why let these 'large communities of homophobes' bother you?
Mattboy2388 2 months ago
Thank you for such an inspiring video!!!
ace85 5 months ago
You're pretty intelligent! I agree with you. If sex "doesn't belong in the military" then why should people in the military get paid extra for being married? What about military functions where soldiers are encouraged to bring their wives and spouses? If a male soldier posts a photo of himself kissing or holding hands with a female on his private facebook page, should he be kicked out? Straight people don't realize that they display their sexuality a million times everyday.
xxblodlustxx 5 months ago
thanks for speaking out against homophobic politicans
greeko25 5 months ago
You seem like a nice person but hopelessly naive. You want the world to be perfect. It isn't perfect. You want to foist your PC thinking on everyone and expect them to thank you for finally being enlightened. Are you that supremely arrogant that you think you know so much better than the rest of society what is proper? Look at the past 40 years. As modern liberalism has rise, society has decayed. That is more than a coincidence. I would call it a direct correlation.
trha2222 5 months ago
DADT should never have existed in the first place? Really? You are that ignorant of history? Just recent history? Do you live in a bubble? It is not hiding who you are. It is protecting people who might now get targeted. I will tell you straight out. The military is the meanest, least politically correct place you can imagine. They are not in your classroom or your social Utopia you want to force on the rest of the world.
trha2222 5 months ago
It is not a basic human right. Once you take the oath, you are a soldier or sailor or marine or airman. Understand? No one wears their sex on their sleeves but if they start, there's going to be bloodshed. Count on it.
trha2222 5 months ago
@trha2222 What utter horseshit. You, like so many, continue to get this issue wrong. The issue is not that A person is guy and has to advertise to the consternation of other troops. Rather, it is about being able to serve your country in a professional manner without having to fear that you have to lose your job simply because people have a problem with who you fancy. And this is coming from a person who was not he other side of the issue when DADT was instituted in 1993.
ne1foa69 5 months ago 3
@trha2222 Let's be clear. The problem is not the gays and their "wearing of their sexuality" on their uniform. The problem is your inability to be comfortable with people that happen to be gay. And before I get another bullshit response about how any sexuality is a distraction and certain things are given up when you take the oath, I can tell you that my family is military. I can tell you that it is quite the opposite, if it's the right type. And certain indiscretions are swept under the rug
ne1foa69 5 months ago 2
What exactly is a 'homophobe"? That word gets tossed around way too recklessly. I served six years and did two tours of the Middle East. The worst idea is openly serving gays in the military. For their own safety. The military is not meant to be a reflection of society. Neither is it meant to be a grand social experiment so you can feel better about yourself.
trha2222 5 months ago
@trha2222 Again horseshit. Trying to mask this as a safety issue is just cowardly and insincere. This is not about social experimentation. It's about being able to serve the country you love and are prepared to defend with your life and not being persecuted because what you do in your private life. Plus you are so lazy on your history that you missed the fact that President Truman was accused of social experimentation back when he mixed the Armed forces. Then we added women to the front.
ne1foa69 5 months ago 2
It was not a well thought out and relevant question. It was a statement, made to look like a question. And he was booed by TWO people, not several. Stop overreacting to nothing. And Canada supportive? You gotta be kidding. They shout down anyone who speaks at their universities who isn't a liberal. How is that 'supportive'?
trha2222 5 months ago
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I agreed with everything you said in your video except the part about DADT should have never been implemented in the first place. The reason I disagree is because typically in Americas history we have a tendency to edge civil rights in very slowy. Example in the civil rights movement for African Americans, in the late 1800's there was a court case that ended with a message of "separate but equal" which like DADT was destined to fail and lead into what we have now. it was all crap but necessary.
imaginaryfriend1988 5 months ago
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I agreed with everything you said in your video except the part about DADT should have never been implemented in the first place. The reason I disagree is because typically in Americas history we have a tendency to edge civil rights in very slowy. Example in the civil rights movement for African Americans, in the late 1800's there was a court case that ended with a message of "separate but equal" which like DADT was destined to fail and lead into what we have now. it was all crap but necessary.
imaginaryfriend1988 5 months ago
I agreed with everything you said in your video except the part about DADT should have never been implemented in the first place. The reason I disagree is because typically in Americas history we have a tendency to edge civil rights in very slowy. Example in the civil rights movement for African Americans, in the late 1800's there was a court case that ended with a message of "separate but equal" which like DADT was destined to fail and lead into what we have now. it was all crap but necessary.
imaginaryfriend1988 5 months ago
This is my husband, he deserved respect from everyone and defense from the candidates when that crowd booed. Thanks for your support.
joshuaeasnyder 5 months ago
do you think female and male soldiers should shower together, and sleep in the same quarters?
Obamaphiliac 5 months ago
@Obamaphiliac Glad you asked. In an ideal world, what I would love to see happen is to have separate gendered quarters, but mixed as well for those who feel comfortable. It's also something I'd like to see outside of the military i.e. in restrooms - separate the genders for those who are really shy, but also allow people to mix. It's the best way to be trans-inclusive, and if it were to start soon, 20 or so years from now that would be "normal."
screamoballerina 5 months ago
Thank You for posting this video, it shows you care and understand in a way so many can't even begin to.
jakeluv7 5 months ago