Posted on 09/21/2011 3:01:12 PM PDT by fwdude
(CNN) -- In the very early hours of this morning, "don't ask, don't tell" ceased to be U.S. policy. As a result, today is the first day I can write about being the partner of a gay military serviceman without fear that he will lose his job. ...
The battle has only been half won. Gay servicemen or servicewomen can no longer be discharged simply for being gay, but they are still treated inequitably. Only by using their newly won free speech can they hope to reap the same benefits as their straight colleagues.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
Did anyone ever expect them to stop and say they were happy?
They may be gay but they will never be happy
Gay is the new Palestinian.
I’ll have to remember that one. Excellent.
Affirmative action for faggotry, be prepared.
>> Gay servicemen or servicewomen can no longer be discharged simply for being gay
That was not the case with DADT, Watts, you idiot!
The Military did not want homosexuality to be the obvious issue its become today, Watts, you idiot!
I’m more likely call it reparations.
And “hate crimes” in the UCMJ in case someone calls one a sissy.
They want the government to force normal people to pretend they’re normal and to pretend they like them.
The blanket partys are about to begin.
Yup.
That’s pretty much redundant. Muslim men have sexual issues instilled from childhood. A lot of it has to do with the inferior way they treat their women.
oh for crying out loud
These mentally sick folks should not even be serving and history has shown us they should not.
Making men share showers with two homosexuals, making a man share a sleeping bag while doing survival training, letting men dress as woman after work on base is down right WRONG.
If any General who does not have to share showers and bunks wiht homosexuals think the overturn of don’t ask was right then they should share bunks and showers with homosexuals.
The Navy guy is right today , PC is killing the military and it needs to stop.
FIRST THING FORM THE NEXT PRESIDENT IS TO OVERTURN THIS PATHETIC MOST STUPID SOCIAL ENGINEERING LAW.
The get rid of Govt health care and all the regulations this admin has imposed.
Let me guess. They want preferential treatment for promotions.
If DADT had been the product of a Republican administration I would bet that the stories coming out today would lead with a sentence to the effect of "The Republican-sponsored DADT....."
3-5% of the population is running and ruining the country. It is amazing. It isn’t the tail wagging the dog it is the very tippy tip of the tail wagging the dog. In my lifetime bone smoking butt pirates went from being clinical, I mean DSM-IV clinical, to running the country.
Great points. DADT was once heralded as a wonderful thing. Now, it’s hell-inspired. And they forget you inspired it.
That’s, “they forget WHO inspired it.”
They worked their way up to running the country BY OUR LEAVE.
A Marine called into a local radio show and asked how to deal with seeing a couple guys from his squad in a lip lock at the local shopping center. If expresses disgust, will he be disciplined for not liking what he witnessed?
This was a question in their indoctrination session. I never did hear the “correct” answer.
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Well maybe the Danish, French and British homosexuals aren't quite as neurotic as American homosexuals. It is going to be a non-stop bitch fest now and in-your-face...I'm queer...you don't like me because I'm gay.
blah blah blah
Maybe the Hollywood lazies, lacking any creative work ethic, can get a reality show going--Queer Eye For The Sniper Guy! The military will prob'ly make a 'gay-pride ribbon' for all those who served in silence to pin on their chest. All this is going to turn into a giant circus during a chit storm. Lurch
This will not stand forever... it will change... it has no future in the long run. It has already failed.
LLS
No GAY, just queer.
Their already bitchin about getting their pink camos.
Don’t know how smart it would be in a muslim warzone being blatant fag.
CYA is going to take on a whole different meaning in the military.
“queer” is even the destruction of an otherwise good word. Call them homos or sodomites.
Probably are not even able to say the phrase “Cover Your Ass” anymore. You know, “Someone” might complain. Just like the complaints about the “Black Board” and “Flip Chart.”
Yep, God Bless our Soldiers. I’m almost glad I got a medical discharge now. Many of my friends and some family members are in and have to deal with this garbage.
From the military that's the most feared to the military that's the most queered.
Fairy Christmas America......you voted for it. I'm going to look after me and mine....as are many others I know; soon as their EAS arrives.
How's that hopenchange?
My thoughts?
- They want us to act as though the abnormal is normal.
- The media is totally in the gay camp (positive articles/views only)
- The disorder will be kept hidden from civilians
We’ve gone from “Leave No Man Behind” to Leave No Mans’ Behind.
You are exactly correct. I even signed up on CNN to post to the original article and my comment was "held for review." I don't expect to ever see it posted.
All you ever hear anymore on the Lamestream Media is "marriage equality" and newspeak garbage like that.
Here come the POLITICAL COMMISSARS to unlease a campaign of terror; destroying the careers and lives of anyone and everyone in the military who opposes the homosexual agenda.
The media sees this as a great civil rights issue. If you see it from that perspective, it’s no wonder that you’d want to shut down all dissent. Of course, they’re wrong, but that’s how they see it.
Homosexuals are 50% more likely to have AIDS than a hetero man or woman. FIFTY PERCENT!!
Homosexuals are 50% more likely to have AIDS than a hetero man or woman. FIFTY PERCENT!!
They should start with reinstituting the draft, but only for homosexual persons. Let’s see how well that goes over.
Good point. But QUEER does seem to fit so well.
From what I can see, the entire world is in the foreplay of it’s destruction. How sad.
God, help us.
Destruction comes before redemption.
It sure does.
NOTE The following text is a quote:
defense.gov//News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=65857
News
American Forces Press Service
Department Reminds Troops of Member-designated Benefits
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2011 – In their ongoing review of military benefits in connection with the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Defense Department officials have now identified a total of 14 benefits where members may designate beneficiaries of their choosing, regardless of sexual orientation.
“We listed eight member-designated benefits in our original Quick Reference Guide, released Sept. 20. We’ve now validated an additional six,” said Defense Department spokeswoman Eileen Lainez. “While these are not ‘new,’ now that we’ve confirmed these additional benefits, we’re updating the Quick Reference Guide to ensure all are aware of their beneficiary options.”
The 14 benefits identified for members to designate whomever they wish as beneficiaries are:
— Service Members Group Life Insurance beneficiary;
— Post Vietnam-era Veterans Assistance Program beneficiary;
— All-volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program – Active Duty Death Benefit beneficiary;
— Death Gratuity beneficiary;
— Final Settlement of Accounts;
— Wounded Warrior Designated Caregiver;
— Thrift Savings Plan beneficiary;
— Survivor Benefit for retirees;
— Casualty Notification;
— Escorts for Dependents of Deceased or Missing;
— Designation of Persons Having Interest in Status of a Missing Member;
— Veterans’ Group Life Insurance beneficiary;
— Person Eligible to Receive Effects of Deceased Persons; and
— Travel and Transportation Allowance: attendance at Yellow Ribbon
Reintegration events.
Eligibility for a number of other benefits is restricted by applicable statutes, including the Defense of Marriage Act.
Finally, in connection with the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Lainez said, “the Defense Department is engaged in a careful and deliberate review of the possibility of revising the eligibility for additional benefits, if legally permitted.” Service members are encouraged to contact their personnel offices for more information.
Related Sites:
Quick Reference Guide
Special Report: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is Repealed
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