Today's Events

[freddypk]

So as most people will probably know by the time they read this, Don't Ask Don't Tell has been repealed by a vote of 65-31. I would like to say on the outset that if I were to serve (and that possibility has been swirling in my mind) I would have no problem whatsoever serving with a gay person. None. (A disclaimer: my father, who served in the navy

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[w_puzzle]

The military isn't much different from the entire society in general; the military is a part of the society, and, in this case, functions more or less the same when it comes to social interactions, work tasks and missions. There's no DADT policy for businesses, but you normally don't see someone blabbing about their personal and controversial beliefs and/or identities- normally. As sad as it is to say, it's only human nature to judge, hence the controversial topics- sexuality, religion, politics, etc- are usually avoided. The only difference is that the military poses a much stronger need than regular private businesses for it to operate the way it needs to, hence this rule is made to be written, whereas such rule does exist in most other businesses, but unwritten

[freddypk]

I am not so sure that businesses have an unwritten version of DADT. I do agree that sexuality is not one of the first things you introduce about yourself in a business setting, but over time I do think that it wouldn't be so undiscussable

[freddypk]

Exaclty. And the fact that we don't know means that those who are so sure of repeal aren't. Unless they have a different agenda already in mind. (The Human Rights Campaign has already started an enhanced push for gay marriage, refering to it as "next" on the agenda