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Gay Man for Secretary of Navy

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by beckyg, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. beckyg

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    That would be great! It would probably end the" Don't ask,don't tell" stupidity that much faster!
     
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    Wow that would be good.
     
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    That would be a big step. See what happens.
     
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    I think it is ridiculous people consider someone's sexuality as important, as the above posts seem to lead ...

    I think their skills and education is what is important, and fussing over him being gay is just pathetic and not helping anything.
     
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    Those who identify as GLBT have endured enough discrimination in the army and/or navy. Hopefully this is a new beginning and a new policy towards acceptance of diversity.

    I agree with you, Hugo Boss that education and skills are more important but the fact is that GLBT members are facing discrimination and harassment in the army/navy on a daily basis.
     
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    I don't care if someone's gay. I want to know he/she can do a good job.

    All I've heard about him is that he fundraises well. That's nice, but what else.
     
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    We need to end Don't Ask, Don't Tell and certainly having a gay man as a high ranking official would be beneficial to that. People are still being dismissed from the military because they are gay or lesbian. Its ridiculous. It shouldn't be an issue, but it is.
     
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    As usual, the religious right is raising a huge fuss already.
     
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    Anyone else humming this to themselves?

    [youtube]InBXu-iY7cw[/youtube]

    Lex
     
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    No Lex, just you. :roflmao: However, I could hum along with these sailors.
    [YOUTUBE]puVmKfCwb4M[/YOUTUBE]
     
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    ^^^ hilarious! :roflmao::roflmao:
     
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    That gave me a good laugh! :roflmao::roflmao:
     
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    that was soo funny lol luv those dance movesl lol :roflmao:
     
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    After reading the comments on the article...is it not odd that it's always them telling us that we're full of sin? It's never them? Nope, they're good to go, but dammit if we don't straighten out quick we're gonna burn.