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	The Navy Sees Value in Gay Service Members

zasel

5-7-2007 6:47 PM

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zasel says:

The hypocrisy of "Don't ask don't tell" shows itself as the Navy recalls a sailor it discharged after he came out to his commanding officer as being gay. What happened to the argument about unit cohesion? I guess when someone is really needed, who they have sex with really doesn't matter in the least. Now, will congress PLEASE repeal that stupid, insulting policy preventing gay people from serving openly and proudly in our military?

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5-8-2007 10:17 PM

ljsdesign

maybe if we get Bush out of the White House.

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