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Plans to repeal DADT gained steam after President Obama highlighted the issue during his State of the Union address last month. Now, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen are saying they plan to move forward on the issue within a year. Their opposition to the policy has also received the backing of Gen. Colin Powell, who was formerly hesitant to rebuke it.
Most interesting, though, is Sen. John McCain's continued support of the policy -- to the point of being angry about it. McCain's said...
Most interesting, though, is Sen. John McCain's continued support of the policy -- to the point of being angry about it. McCain's said...
Sen. John McCain: One Of The Few Speaking Out In Favor Of DATD
No one in any environment has the right to harrass anyone sexually. Whether it's man-woman, woman-man, man-man, woman-woman. The military is a 'workplace' and therefore any rules that apply in the workplace apply in the military. If anyone tries to force, intimidate, shame, or in any way makes another feel uncomfortable in a sexual way, that's grounds for punishment.
Just because you're gay doesn't mean you're attracted to ANYONE of the opposite sex. And it doesn't mean you're going to attack or force anyone.
Frankly, DADT is a stupid, discriminatory law. If someone isn't "man" enough and is so intimidated by being in the same unit with a gay man, then they...