Straight Guys Tell

You’ve heard the threats -- about how gay men in the shower might bring down the U.S. military with a wink, a pinch, or a flick of a wet towel. But where’s the truth in that? What’s it really like to serve alongside gay and lesbian service members? Full Story »

Posted by Barry Grossheim
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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Member Tags: don't ask don't tell, U.S. Military --orig
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Posted by: Posted by Barry Grossheim - Oct 21, 2009 - 12:17 PM PDT
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Edited by: Barry Grossheim - Oct 21, 2009 - 12:20 PM PDT

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Walter Cox
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by Walter Cox - Oct. 21, 2009

About the best article I have ever read regarding the likely impact of repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Reporter Michael Gross goes to great lengths to get an accurate on-the-ground appraisal of the current military state of mind regarding gays.

It is way past time to get rid of D.A.D.T. This policy was outdated at its inception, and fifteen years later a more appropriate description might be 'archaic." There is abundant evidence that LGB (not sure about transexual) people have served effectively, and admirably, in the military; while there is NO evidence of problems--save those caused by D.A.D.T.-encouraged homophobia.

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Barry Grossheim
4.4
by Barry Grossheim - Oct. 21, 2009

A good look at Don't Ask Don't Tell from the inside, told by straight soldiers who freely offered their opinions.

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