What if the very best Iraqi or Farsi interpreter in our ranks happens to be gay? Does National Security override "don't ask, don't tell"?
I really don't have an answer, but I can tell you as someone that has access to veterans medical records via the VA there are a lot more gay veterans than anyone could ever imagine. There are quite a few transgender individuals to, all of which our VA is supplying medical care to.
I work with homosexuals a lot in my job. I don’t hate them.
I could certainly see the military hiring a great homosexual Farsi translator.
I don’t see why our enlisted troops should have to shower, bunk, train and live with him.
I appreciate the service of all the troops, even the homosexual ones, and I especially appreciate when they “don’t tell” and keep their sexual preferences quiet, rather than using our military as the latest social frontier for the advancement of the Cause.
I know there are some homosexuals who would just like to be who they are and have no agenda to promote. I also know they are a small minority of the homosexual population.