Lt Dan Choi's complete speech at Obama Dinner protest in Beverly Hills - 5/27/2008

[msmoneypants]

Sexism and racism have most certainly NOT been defeated. There is still an extraordinary amount of inequality along racial, gender and class lines. The coverage of Hilary Clinton & Barack Obama's presidential campaigns proves that. However, it IS wonderful to see the progress being made. Dan Choi and others like him are heroes. They do what I couldn't for this country. I have nothing but respect for them

[sylvial1985]

seeing all these people from all walks of life and raical backgrounds are united fighting for equality, this has come a long way, don't give up! Sexism and Racism have been defeated, homophobia will soon be too!

[ahmadov]

discusting, how is unnatural behavior lake gayness considered normal in the states!!

[angela80808]

not sure if this Lt dan choi speaking malay language at one point.....but he sure has a chinese last name.even i'm a straight chinese girl but hey you go brother.fight for what you believe in!

[classicpiano123]

@angela80808 He is Korean American. He is speaking Arabic at the beginning. He is an Arabic liguist and an environmental engineer. I didn't know that Choi is a chinese last name also. It is very distinct Korean last name I thought.

[angela80808]

@classicpiano123 did you know that the koreans were chinese in the ancient time?the reason i know this it's because we share alot of names obviuosly.then amazingly i found out that korea it's part of china in the ancient times owing to my father's family history,there are 3 kingdoms and 3 different emperors.my ancestors are emperors back in 2000 yrs ago.so korea is my ancestors' families as well it's their country.:-)

[classicpiano123]

@angela80808 Manchuria was a part of ancient Korean dynasty and nothern border of Korean peninsula went to China part of the time. You must be talking about Korea's three dynasty period (actually there were four dynasties including one in southern Korea.) I guess you have Korean blood from your father's side. My last name is Lee and it's from the last dynasty of Korea (Third King's 2nd prince branch.) Lee's ancesters are from Manchuria according to some study but not confirmed.

[angela80808]

@classicpiano123 wow!that was a quick replied as i didn't expect you to replied my comment in the first place!from what you said we kind of like brothers and sisters then!may i say that my original last name was hong as korea in chinese writing if you can get the expression?because my ancestors had to escape from persecution from wicked men so we had to change our last name!thanks for the dynasty history much appreciate it.:-)

[classicpiano123]

@angela80808 You should write a historical Kdrama based on your ancestors. A very interesting story. Yes, there are about 2 million ethnic Koreans in China right now also. Hong, 홍, is Korean and Chinese means "wide" or "big".

There are 200+ Hong clans in Korea.

[classicpiano123]

@angela80808 - I can not tell differences among Japanese, Korean and Chinese (Han Chinese) just looking at them so I guess they are very c losely related. Some Mongolians also....LoL....All same ancesters way back I guess....

[devilsatanas100]

LT DAN IS A REAL LIFE SUPER HERO

[00camaro71]

fagget



[prophecyholder]

is that Hal Sparks in the the back holding a flag?

[ThirdRailMediaUS]

@prophecyholder At what marker point?

[crazyhorsebitchhole]

ha! i spot a gay dude in the crowd

[EarthBeautifull]

D.a.d.T

[DontMrHuaMe]

anyone know where i can find this speech written out?

[enahcs]

why is it that with gays, the only thing that matters is their homosexuality? My god people, get off it already.

[hybriddad]

Leader my azz. This punk is an active duty and chained himself to the White House. The Army has no moral courage as they choose not to procecute him. Dude would not last 10 seconds in a fire fight. Do you all know what Iraqi insurgents and the Taliban do to their kind own kind that are gay? Feel sorry for any gay troop that is captured.

[moniequa]

@hybriddad, By speaking in public about his identity it shows that he is courageous. He is not afraid of persecution, prosecution or what they'll do to him in the battle field in Iraq, his actions show that he is a leader. Most would've served in silence. You should think before spewing nonsense because it makes you look stupid.

[whyuahater3]

He's hot!

[FreeDogdylan]

That man is a gay. Gays are a danger to america. Their goal is to destroy the christian nation of America and institute pedophila. Gays are often abortionists. The good news is that America will become like South America, and there they put the gays in prision for their crimes against christianity!

[XRISSX77]

@FreeDogdylan You sir are a moron.

[FreeDogdylan]

@XRISSX77 You Sir, need to find God, tradition and family.

[loveless3138]

@FreeDogdylan You need to find Tolerance, Respect, and Honor.

[StigRossi]

@FreeDogdylan hahaha thats fcking hilarious bro

[taylorjameslee]

@FreeDogdylan

shut the fuck up god doesn't exist idiot.

[jlenoconel]

I love this guy.

[aut0tek]

If you wanna make a statement to a couple hundred Americans, you definitely need to start it off in Arabic. You sure showed us, buddy.

[SuperDwang]

hey yea to bad its not an all white military anymore like back in the day. Now everyone can join if u can graduate HS. lol but still gay asians? sigh.....-_-'

[Ngelcanfly]

@SuperDwang

you're insulting him even when he was risking his life protecting America? You're all talk, why don't you join the military then. Maybe then you'll get yourself an all white army.

[SuperDwang]

@Ngelcanfly I respect him for joining and an officer but we have rules in the military such as "don't ask dont TELL" There is a reason for that. In asian culture being gay is a disgrace to your families name. and I am sure that is with any other culture or race as well.

Yeah as a matter of fact I am joining numb nuts. 3 year ARMY ROTC in College.

[Ngelcanfly]

@SuperDwang

That's what's not fair. Why can't he tell people that he's gay? He didn't want to hide it because he was okay with himself being gay. Why should the military make a big deal about sexuality? This is showing people that they're discriminating against homosexuality. Firing someone who had accomplished so much for this country just because he likes people of the same sex. Now is that fair?

[SuperDwang]

@Ngelcanfly Because others may not like working with gays, sad fact that there are others out there who hate gays with a passion. I feel sorry for this guy but he should've kept his private life out of the military life. I would've just told after I retired or something. not while Im still doing my career that took so long to achieve. He knows that "gay" is a hot topic and could end his job. He should've thought about it more before boasting it to the whole world. or what ever.

[Ngelcanfly]

@SuperDwang

He is an intelligent man. I'm sure he knew the consequences are when he decided to tell the world. I believe he did it as an example to show the homosexuals out there to step out of the closet because there is nothing to be afraid of. This man is a leader.

[SuperDwang]

@Ngelcanfly I don't know about being a leader in that sense. Oh well we shall see what happens with all this stuff goin on.

[wokkitout]

@SuperDwang // you were raised by bigots.

[nuron748]

WOW! saying 'i am gay' is arabic is kinda long ey?! sort of like those funny english subtitles for really looong chinese lines!lol

[PlagueRiddenGoat]

Nasty vile smelly fagot gook.

[jenzieX3]

was he speaking in arabic at first?

[MrVidCam]

Yes, he was. He was an arabic translator in the military.

[jenzieX3]

Oh cool! thanks !!!

[ose83]

im gay..and im proud to my self.. i know God Love me so much. if i can ask to God i want to born as a straight man. But i have to realize... God creating me with love and give me many talents. so i dont have to be pretend that i am straight, but in fact i am GAY. all i have to do is just make a good things in earth and try to be my self. God love Gay...

[JimmyFormerMarine]

He's makes Asian-Americans look bad.

[akula182]

He disobeyed orders he swore to uphold. An educated fool. He's making it bad for other fags. One has already been killed while standing guard duty at the GATE at Camp Pendleton. What he is doing is causing the death & injury of countless fags. Keep on talking Choi

[itsjwmccabe]

I do not care who this man ''sleeps'' with. He is willing to die for his country and my freedom. He has an exceptional record and is well spoken and respected in his regime. No one should care who anyone else sleeps with as long as everyone consents, and is an adult. Let him serve! I am proud to call him an American! Semper Fi!!

[UH60Pilot]

Dan Choi is a fucking traitor pussy. Faggot.

[pcfcgt]

Hey honky boy, why are u disrespectful?

[pcfcgt]

Honky ass piece of shit, the Army is not the white man's army any more, minorities are making up a large proportion of the US military, now shut up & accept reality.

[hippocampus23]

People want to assume Obama is a Christian democratic republican but what they forget or don't know is that he was raised for a few years in Indonesia since his stepfather is muslim. His biological father was muslim and a Kenyan. Obama is not about strict Christian values and orthodox patriotism. He believes in the same things we all do but the difference is his mindset is a bit socialist, meaning society is first in priorities. If that is so, then why is the LGTB community still disadvantaged?

[cherrysweet199]

Homosexually and Whoremongering and Drunkardness is WRONG in the eyes of God and Believers!

Plain and simple. Get over it Obama is a man of substance and christian values and Marriage is btw MAN AND A WOMAN! nOTHING ELSE!

DON'T TRY TO PUSH YOUR IMMORAL ACTS ON SOCIETY, IT WILL NEVER BE ACCEPTED BY CHRISTIANS!

OBAMA IS A GOOD MAN! TOLERATE OF OTHERS TOO

[hippocampus23]

Cherrysweet, do you think that Obama thinks with the kind of harshness you have? No, not really. He is educated and have honed speech skills. Afterall, his masters is in law. Perhaps you should go to college and get a masters degree in order to learn how to speak well. Did you forget your morning coffee or something?

[bubastis13]

this is amazing.  i was there in person for this but so glad that someone recorded the whole thing so i can watch it again. this man is incredible.