Time to Change DADT?

[ugabuga]

Army discharges gay officer.

Lt. Dan Choi, a 2003 West Point graduate who is fluent in Arabic, was an infantry platoon leader, serving with his unit in Iraq in 2006 and 2007.

He was not discharged for a homosexual act, but for violating the Army's Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) policy; for openly declaring his homosexual orientation.

He says he wants to serve his country.

Is it time to change DADT?

Outspoken gay soldier discharged from Army - CNN.com

 

[Gidget]

Of course it is absolutely time to change it!! I write my representatives frequently about this. We should honor people like Lt. Dan Choi are willing to serve our country.

 

[scooterbug44]

Yes, it is stupid and all of the arguments against it have been disproved (are the same ones used against integrating the military).

Embarrassing that we have such a rule.

Good thread about it somewhere on here.

 

[futurebeachbum]

It does seem kind of 20th century at this point (particularly with an all volunteer military.)