Rep. John Lewis Calls For Repeal Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell

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December 15, 2010

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[RJhasFLOW]

Rock on John Lewis.

[JBeatty17]

This man is a hero. Enough said.

[Pantvan123]

Where was this

[tyt12327]

@NicestOfTheDamned I support repeal of DADT, and I also appreciate the cogent statement you posted. God Bless our Marines as they continue to fight and die for us in Afghanistan and Iraq. God Bless their families in what must be immensely stressful and trying times for them. If you know any family members of soldiers stationed overseas this Holiday, please let them know your appreciation, even if it's a 15 second conversation. Let's hope that they can be together for future Holidays very soon.

[NicestOfTheDamned]

Look. Sen. McCain took issue with the responses of Marines. Their answers "I don't know any homosexuals" "I don't work with any here" etc. He stuck with his little point that this somehow was a statement by the Marines who responded that they did not want DADT.

I am not in the military but, when I heard the responses? I stood up and cheered! I am so proud of the Marines. They answered exactly in accordance with DADT! Don't know any.

Loyalty to the Corp first.

I love you Marines!

[NicestOfTheDamned]

Thank you Rep. Lewis for your words and the passion in your beliefs.

The Sec. of the DOD, and the esteemed Military's words, and statements that DADT not become an issue in the courts with the reasons being detrimental to the brave men and women who serve are enough for me.

Gen. Amos' statements are not anti repeal. He speaks of front lines. In countries, whose radical Islamic views support murder of homosexuals. Any hint that DADT includes front lines? We could be slaughtered.

[DF1234567]

"vote yes, because discrimination is wrong"

Who better to know this then an old black guy that grew up in the South that suffered racially violent attacks. Go Rep. Lewis!!!!!

[1samothrace77]

bullshit wedge issue. no person in their right mind would want to be shot at if they had other choices.

"serve your country"? that is a funny phrase. only servants serve.

[p00lman]

@helltrackrider Again, I hope you find a good time machine.

[helltrackrider]

@p00lman

My analogy is precise.

Anything taken by force and without consent is theft...you mention "agreement"...when did i agree to be extorted and plundered?...someone must have signed that contract for me.

You know...prior to the 14th Amendment, the United States (the country) had NO citizenship...only the States had Citizens, so, your logic is flawed.

[p00lman]

@helltrackrider You try something different.

Your analogy is shit. Taxation is an agreement between you and your country for your enduring citizenship, regardless of the country.