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Originally Posted by *winter*
A- freaking- MEN! One of my best friends quit ROTC in college because she didn't want to be in the closet. She was so dedicated and just a great cadet- everyone loved her, too- she would have had a great career as an officer.
I also have two friends who have gotten out of the military in the past 2 years because they couldn't take the hiding anymore. One was a decorated medic who served multiple tours in Iraq. The military is losing some amazing people by being so backward.
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Thank you. I think you just pointed out one of the most objective reasons for getting rid of DADT (and the ban that preceeded it): The loss of some brilliant and talented service members.
As a reserve officer (who is married to an active duty officer) I can attest that the U.S. military has lost some excellent folks either directly (thrown out) or indirectly (decided to get out) because of that ignorant policy. I can also attest that most officers I know wanted to see this policy gone. Yes, there are a couple of bigots out there still, but there are with every group.
Going back to what was said earlier by "Tradition": Yes, some people will be "uncomfortable." Guess what? Some people are still "uncomfortable" around blacks, asians, hispanics, jews, and members of the opposite sex. But guess what, you-as a soldier, sailor, marine, airman-are going to work and live around those people and treat them with respect.
I realize I am not saying anything that probably hasn't already been said in this post, but I wanted to put in my two cents.