Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA): Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

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[Mauhadeeb28]

Let me preface this comment by saying I'm a conservative constitutionalist.

I don't mind the 'idea' of Don't ask don't tell because you should keep your sex life between you and your partner. But to limit someone from defending our nation based on their sexual preference is absolutely obscene.

COME ON!!! Gay or straight, Bi or TG, we are all citizens of the US and we all deserve individuality. Defending our constitution should never be limited by sexual preference.

[Pleblian]

I served with many Gay people in the military.

It's been my observation, that most people, serving, are very protective of their comrades at arms no matter who they slept with.

[100crawma]

either this guy is lying or obama is lying probably both

[Phaerim]

Joe Sestak sounds like a very inspiring man. I am, as a foreigner, glad there are people like him in the government of the USA.

[jusitke07]

And so gays in the miltary, right now as we speak, aren't as effective, is that what you're saying?

[hapajin]

I was in Ft Leonard wood B169 Eng BT until sept 15 as a 21R. Before that, Ft. Sill C1-19th FA . The problem with that concept is that its rather detatched from reality and does not account for the fact is that gay servicemembers ALREADY serve without this mythical suffering of discipline and order. The only difference this change in policy will have is that they will no longer be required to hide what they are. Its a simple matter of not lying about ur life at home to your battle buddies.

[njcarlos1]

No, that's not the implication at all. Their straight counterparts don't have their discipline tested because they're separated from their female counterparts ...thus eliminating sexual temptation/frustration/focus-g­rabbing scenarios. Since gay men by definition like other men, they aren't separated from that and are in fact put to the test, unlike their straight counterparts. Again, I don't believe for a second you were in the military if you can't grasp that concept.

[hapajin]

I was in the military, and I know from first hand experience that such a statement is utter BS. You imply that either gay service members have less discipline than their strait counterparts, or that the mere knowledge that someone is gay will destroy a straight servicemember's displine just like that.

[njcarlos1]

? You're job is under the public dollar so you are in fact always on the public's time. What you do better be 100% efficient, and that includes focusing on missions and training, not how hott your fellow troops are (the reason there is gender segregation).

I suspect you are just a typical YouTube liar and had no role in the services, considering your lack of understanding basic protocol.

[Pleblian]

You act as if people need to be baby sat.

As a professional soldier, the order of the day is... Do your job, period

What you do on your own time is not my or anybody else's business.