Is it because they can't answer his question without admitting to their bigotry?
http://www.southernvoice.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=15426
2007-11-29 10:30:51 · 12 answers · asked by St. Tom Cruise 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
If I could answer your question, then I could understand why the Republican candidates refused an invitation to the "gay issues" forum sponsored by LOGO (TV channel) a few months ago.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/08/09/debate.gay/index.html
I also wonder if those who say they are keen on National Security have ever considered security implications of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Anyone who has ever obtained a security clearance can confirm that the main purpose of security paperwork, background checks and interviews is to determine risk factors (family members living in 'hostile nations', financial issues, 'secrets', etc.) that could be used to compromise (blackmail) the person seeking the clearance. Is it logical then to conclude that "don't ask, don't tell" actually CREATES a compromising situation, thus a security risk? I think so!
2007-11-29 11:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by sagacious_ness 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what they're getting upset with, is that the question was asked by a Clinton supporter. If none of the nominees can answer a question asked by a Hillary supporter during the primaries, they're in big trouble when it comes time for the General Election.
2007-11-29 18:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by wyldfyr 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, I don't think that either party is particularly "terrified" in answering General Kerr's question - I believe that this question is all but irrelevant when one considers all of the serious concerns presently facing our nation.
The time totally wasted in debating this issue during a presidential candidate debate could damned well be better served debating the Iraq war, illegal immigration, health care, energy costs, outsourcing of our technology and jobs and national security in general.
We don't need to pander to another special interest minority group any more than we already do - "don't ask - don't tell" - if you don't like the policy, don't enlist - simple as that.
2007-11-29 18:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oh no. A gay general is going to ask a question. Who let this guy in? We don't want to have to answer embarassing questions about gays in the miltary because it will illuminate the hipocrisy of our embracing the Bible and simultaneously alienate some of our other friends on the Hill.
2007-11-29 18:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by David M 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because gay people scare them. They're afraid open gays will out them (we have a gaydar). I've met many repubes who claim to be straight yet my gaydar goes out the roof.
2007-11-29 18:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
They've been breathlessly crying about this guy all day. After months of telling us how we should respect the opinions of American's Generals. I guess they only want to respect the Generals whose views aid their wacky right-wing agenda.
2007-11-29 18:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by God 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
It is fun to see politicians squirm and even more fun if they are from the party of hypocrites and holier than thou types.
2007-11-29 18:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Because Republican Neocons are evil in it's purest form.
2007-11-29 18:39:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Oooh, I watched that. It was so difficult to do without smashing my T.V. to bits.
2007-11-29 18:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by muggle :( 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
They would lose a lot of votes if they did. Sad but true.
2007-11-29 18:34:24 · answer #10 · answered by crushinator01 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋