are gay people allowed in the military at the moment, or are they not accepted. Does anyone have some good sites or information regarding gays in the military. Anything would be appreciated.
2007-05-06 04:09:01 · 9 answers · asked by rybka 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The "Don't ask, don't tell" policy started in the Clinton era is still in effect. Essentially, that means if you are gay and are not open about it, you can be in the military. But if you openly demonstrate your sexual orientation, you will be discharged.
2007-05-06 04:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some sites for you:
HRC's Military Section
http://www.hrc.org/Template.cfm?Section=Military2&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=52&ContentID=22099
HRC's Documenting Courage: Veterans Speak Out
http://www.hrc.org/Template.cfm?Section=Military2&CONTENTID=13196&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
http://www.sldn.org
Military Equality Alliance
http://www.militaryequality.org/
American Veterans for Equal Rights
http://www.aver.us/
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2007-05-08 07:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a don't ask and don't tell policy. It can be harsh being in the military and being gay i looked on the army website and to be could not really find anything to do with this issue. I guess there are some websites set up to help with this issues and others that people face when joining the military.
2007-05-06 04:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by british gurly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gays are allowed in the military. If you are "openly" gay, and tell every G.I. that you are gay, you will have problems. Think about it. If I went to an anti-war rally (lead by Rosie, Alec, or Hanoi Jane), and I wore a "Rush Limbaugh Rules" shirt, what kind of reaction do you think I would get?
I praise everyone for signing up to join our military, and I don't care if your gay or not - you're a hero in my book! It comes down to practicality. There are many gays in our military who keep their sexual preferences to themselves, and they have very rewarding military careers. If you're gay, do you have to "come out of the closet" and tell everyone? Why? Does everyone go around saying that they're a heterosexual?
2007-05-06 04:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by supersafetyman123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sadly they are allowed in. B/c of that stupid "Don't ask Don't tell" policy (which we need to get rid of). But if you are gay and the Military finds out that you are gay well....you pretty much are gonna get a beating that you won't ever forget and maybe it will beat some sense into you and make you realize being gay isn't worth it. Umm..can't think of any websites but if I find any I'll let you know.
2007-05-06 09:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by Ticked off American 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Current "Policy" is "Don't ask, Don't tell, Don't pursue". Meaning if you keep your mouth shut and do not engage in ANY homosexual activity while in the military, you will be left alone to serve honorable.
It is still a crime under the UCMJ, Artical 125, to engage in homosexual conduct while in the military. So if you tell anyone or are caught. You can be charged, Court Martialed and discharged.
2007-05-06 10:24:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dennis F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're in the US Army and they learn that you're gay you're going to experience the worst beating of your life and then receive a dishonorable discharge after serving x amount of prison time at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas! If you're gay and in the military you've made the biggest mistake of your entire life. so get ready for the consequences!
2007-05-06 05:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the current policy is dont ask, dont tell
2007-05-06 04:11:56 · answer #8 · answered by skcs11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ask Don't tell
2007-05-06 04:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋