“One can only imagine how the questions were worded.”
It was poorly worded. As a reservist, I was randomly picked to answer it, as was my wife. It was worded so poorly that one could not clearly articulate their opposition to the proposed policy change.
It wasn’t exactly a “push poll”, but it seemed like one when I took the survey. I was thoroughly disgusted that it was not possible to say what I trully thought because of the wording of questions. About the only way you could show disdain for the proposal was to say you would leave military service or not recommend it to another if homosexuals could serve openly. You could indicate it would hurt unit cohesion, but it was very hard to do so by the wording.
Also, until recently when the army started to downsize again, they had really lowered standards for recruitment. While we still have abd had many fine young American men and women joining and serving, many subpar types were let in...so I wouldn’t be surprised if they said “no problem.”
I’ve read Senator McCain’s latest statement on DADT and his objections to the “survey” mirror what I’m saying and others that have taken the survey say. So, he must be listenting to military folks. So, on this, he seems to have his head on straight. This issue needs to be left alone by the Lame Duck congress. IF, and I don’t think there is, any real merit to repealing DADT, then it should be addressed by the new congress.
Your post tells the real story.
Thank you for your service.
Thanks for the background.
I’m with you. The American people spoke on November 2nd. Let their voices be put into action in January.
Until then, the sitting congress has a mandate NOT to act on anything.
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Sola Veritas tells it like it is. Those pushing homos in the military want to destroy the military - look what the little pervert did with Wikileaks - for fun and games and he was angry at the military for not letting him "be himself" - of course, what he wanted to be was a transsexual fake female. Sicko perverts do NOT BELONG IN THE MILITARY! They belong in the closet.
OldMissileer, check Sola Vertas’ comment.