Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

MusicIsLife · 7th Apr 2009, 10:27 PM

Maybe it's a stupid question, but I honestly don't know much about the military of my own country very well, though my uncle served in the Navy up till very recently.

So, the title says all, is there a "don't ask, don't tell" or something similar in countries other than the us? and im referring to developed countries, like the UK, Canada, Australia and such, and I apologise if I sound a bit ignorant, but I dont know much about this stuff :/

Greggers · 7th Apr 2009, 10:29 PM

Well, Netherlands has no such policy, and there are quite a few gay people in relationships that met in the military there

InaRut · 7th Apr 2009, 10:35 PM

Military is always a good place for gays.
Band of Thebes proved that one

7th Apr 2009, 10:36 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_...litary_service
wiki FTW

Greggers · 7th Apr 2009, 10:40 PM

"In 1974, the Netherlands was the first country to ban discrimination against gays in the military"

God i love my homeland

gazwkd · 8th Apr 2009, 05:01 AM

Of the 26 countries that participate militarily in NATO, more than 20 permit open lesbians, gays, or bisexuals to serve; of the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, two (United Kingdom and France) do so. The other three generally do not: China bans gays and lesbians outright, Russia excludes all gays and lesbians during peacetime but allows some gay men to serve in wartime, and the United States (see Don't ask, don't tell) technically permits gays and lesbians to serve, but only in secrecy and celibacy. Israel is the only country in the middle east region that openly allows gays and lesbians to serve in the military.
In the British Forces since 2000, sexual orientation has not been a factor considered in recruitment and homosexuals can serve openly in the armed forces, the army actively recruits at Gay Pride parades.
I serve in the British Army and it has an excellent Equality and Diversity policy.
The British Armed Forces also regualrly participate in London's annual gay pride parade.

VanceA · 8th Apr 2009, 07:47 AM

My roommate whos openly gay served in the Canadian navy. And my cousin(if im not being lied to) was the first person in the Canadian Military to have a same sex marriage.

InaRut · 8th Apr 2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greggers

"In 1974, the Netherlands was the first country to ban discrimination against gays in the military"

God i love my homeland

Yea! Got to love my fathers homeland! Woop Woop! Dutch Canadians (or half Dutch-ies) win it for the gays!

Pvand · 8th Apr 2009, 10:58 AM

Yay for my country.

can't wait untill "Don't Ask Don't Tell" is gone in the US.

Just Adam · 8th Apr 2009, 11:09 AM

got to love that uk non disscrimination

Fiorino · 8th Apr 2009, 11:25 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gay_military.svg

7th Apr 2009, 10:27 PM	#1
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? Maybe it's a stupid question, but I honestly don't know much about the military of my own country very well, though my uncle served in the Navy up till very recently. So, the title says all, is there a "don't ask, don't tell" or something similar in countries other than the us? and im referring to developed countries, like the UK, Canada, Australia and such, and I apologise if I sound a bit ignorant, but I dont know much about this stuff :/

7th Apr 2009, 10:29 PM	#2
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? Well, Netherlands has no such policy, and there are quite a few gay people in relationships that met in the military there __________________ "It's a male duck."

7th Apr 2009, 10:35 PM	#3
InaRut EC's Nu-Disco Walrus Full Member Gender: IRL Yaoi Character Orientation: (｡◕‿◕。) Out Status: ㅎ_ㅎ Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 7,111 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? Military is always a good place for gays. Band of Thebes proved that one __________________ "The first duty of every Starfleet Officer is to the truth. Whether it's scientific truth, historical truth, or personal truth. It is the guiding principle to which Starfleet is based. If you can't find it within yourself, to tell the truth about what happened, then you don't deserve to where that uniform."

7th Apr 2009, 10:36 PM	#4
Myke Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_...litary_service wiki FTW

7th Apr 2009, 10:40 PM	#5
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? "In 1974, the Netherlands was the first country to ban discrimination against gays in the military" God i love my homeland __________________ "It's a male duck."

8th Apr 2009, 05:01 AM	#6
gazwkd Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Civilian friends, all family Location: Currently in Afghan until June 2011 :( limited net Posts: 83 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? Of the 26 countries that participate militarily in NATO, more than 20 permit open lesbians, gays, or bisexuals to serve; of the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, two (United Kingdom and France) do so. The other three generally do not: China bans gays and lesbians outright, Russia excludes all gays and lesbians during peacetime but allows some gay men to serve in wartime, and the United States (see Don't ask, don't tell) technically permits gays and lesbians to serve, but only in secrecy and celibacy. Israel is the only country in the middle east region that openly allows gays and lesbians to serve in the military. In the British Forces since 2000, sexual orientation has not been a factor considered in recruitment and homosexuals can serve openly in the armed forces, the army actively recruits at Gay Pride parades. I serve in the British Army and it has an excellent Equality and Diversity policy. The British Armed Forces also regualrly participate in London's annual gay pride parade.

8th Apr 2009, 07:47 AM	#7
VanceA Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Awesomely Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Calgary, AB Age: 30 Posts: 227 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? My roommate whos openly gay served in the Canadian navy. And my cousin(if im not being lied to) was the first person in the Canadian Military to have a same sex marriage. __________________ "Virescit vulnere virtus"

8th Apr 2009, 10:58 AM	#9
Pvand Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Holland Age: 25 Posts: 65 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? Yay for my country. can't wait untill "Don't Ask Don't Tell" is gone in the US.

8th Apr 2009, 11:09 AM	#10
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? got to love that uk non disscrimination __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

8th Apr 2009, 11:25 AM	#11
Fiorino Fio Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 1,005 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Is there a "Don't ask, don't tell" in countries other than the USA? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gay_military.svg __________________ Why is it that as a culture, we're more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?

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