Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Don't Ask, Just Tell Them They're Hate Mongers
By VictorM: Common sense alone can't change the mind of those who agree with General Pace's homophobic comment. We need to shame everyone who holds those views for what they are: hateful people in our society. Former Senator Alan Simpson, a Republican who voted for the "don't ask, don't tell" approach to gays in the military has changed his mind. His opinion piece is good encouragement for those of us on the right side of this issue and a slap in the face of the hate-mongers (not that they will care):Since 1993, I have had the rich satisfaction of knowing and working with many openly gay and lesbian Americans, and I have come to realize that "gay" is an artificial category when it comes to measuring a man or woman's on-the-job performance or commitment to shared goals. It says little about the person... Let us end "don't ask, don't tell." This policy has become a serious detriment to the readiness of America's forces as they attempt to accomplish what is arguably the most challenging mission in our long and cherished history.
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So, Simpson is a dynamic personality after all, and not locked into longheld beliefs and prejudices for all time. Good for him.
I've always mostly disagreed with his politics, but I've always found him kind of likable and decent. If he's capable of growth and this kind of fairmindedness, I like him all the more.
I'm not gay, BTW, but I don't like to see people who are treated unfairly.
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I've always mostly disagreed with his politics, but I've always found him kind of likable and decent. If he's capable of growth and this kind of fairmindedness, I like him all the more.
I'm not gay, BTW, but I don't like to see people who are treated unfairly.
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