Comments on: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Struck Down by U.S. District Court

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:59:56 +0000

I served for many years in the U.S. Army and I can assure you that I served with many gay and lesbians throughout those years. I think there is some minor concerns with housing arrangements as those in the opposite sex are not allowed to live together due to relationshop concerns. That would have to be analyzed to prevent same sex couples from sharing quarters . With that said I can’t think of any reason why gays and lesbians can’t serve openly in the U. S. military. I do think there should remain restrictions on what you can do or say in uniform. Enough already! Many, many gays and lesbians have already served honorably but can’t do it openly.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:07:39 +0000

My question is similar to the one above. If this ruling holds, do those who were forced out of the military have legal recourse?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:50:39 +0000

I have yet to comprehend how a person’s sexual orientation affects the military’s effectiveness. I am, however, reminded how once upon a time in America’s history the powers that be(politicians, citizens, and even the courts) thought that the color of a person’s skin should dictate a person’s ability or inability to serve in the military. But, the 54th Infantry, along with many others, proved how WRONG they were.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:35:47 +0000

And what does this mean for all of the gay service members forced into an honoroable discharge? If they wanted to return, that is, after being treated in such a way.