It is apparent that the issue of Don't Ask, Don't Tell has become quite the controversy between The President and his fellow Congress members. The policy "don't ask, don't tell" has caused the President himself to choose between defending what he believes while going against the decison of Congress. A federal judge in California recently declared the policy unconstitutional. This ruling has put President Obama in a bind because he stated that he'll continue to support his decision and defend his decision in court. Most seem to believe that being gay or a lesbian can affect unit cohesion (organization) and military readiness. Even though this is causing conflict amongst military and civilian workers, the Obama Justice Department is considering an appeal. Although this may be a concern for most superior officers already serving, this conflict affects the number of people actually capable of serving in the military. The repeal of the policy has occurred in all branches of the military, including a sense of cooperation by Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway. Generally, most are concerned with people who decide to express their relationship in uniform. Because of this, this tagged a current serving officer who is a veteran in the United States military, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Snags Veteran Officer". Obviously protecting the country is not the primary concern of the United States. It is noticeable that more are concerned with the fact that their are gay people that have existed, still exist and will exist in the United States military. Not only does this take away from the protection of the country, but also it deprives cadets who are attempting to become future participants in the military, Cadet Resigns Over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Also, the benefits do not apply to same sex couples or marriages. In addition to this war within wars, President Obama has taken the responsibility of arguing the fact that Congress has the right to repeal the policy itself. Eventually, Congress and the people of the United States military will have to reach an ultimate decision. A battle can only be fought for so long.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT)
It is apparent that the issue of Don't Ask, Don't Tell has become quite the controversy between The President and his fellow Congress members. The policy "don't ask, don't tell" has caused the President himself to choose between defending what he believes while going against the decison of Congress. A federal judge in California recently declared the policy unconstitutional. This ruling has put President Obama in a bind because he stated that he'll continue to support his decision and defend his decision in court. Most seem to believe that being gay or a lesbian can affect unit cohesion (organization) and military readiness. Even though this is causing conflict amongst military and civilian workers, the Obama Justice Department is considering an appeal. Although this may be a concern for most superior officers already serving, this conflict affects the number of people actually capable of serving in the military. The repeal of the policy has occurred in all branches of the military, including a sense of cooperation by Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway. Generally, most are concerned with people who decide to express their relationship in uniform. Because of this, this tagged a current serving officer who is a veteran in the United States military, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Snags Veteran Officer". Obviously protecting the country is not the primary concern of the United States. It is noticeable that more are concerned with the fact that their are gay people that have existed, still exist and will exist in the United States military. Not only does this take away from the protection of the country, but also it deprives cadets who are attempting to become future participants in the military, Cadet Resigns Over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Also, the benefits do not apply to same sex couples or marriages. In addition to this war within wars, President Obama has taken the responsibility of arguing the fact that Congress has the right to repeal the policy itself. Eventually, Congress and the people of the United States military will have to reach an ultimate decision. A battle can only be fought for so long.
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Americans are proud and love their country. They feel good when they see the American flag blowing in the wind, and they are happy when they hear their national anthem. They get chills when they hear their President speak and trust his every word. This takes courage.
ReplyDeleteWhen a person joins the military and becomes a soldier they make a promise to their county. They will always put their country above everything else. I respect their fight in what seems to be an endless battle. I respect their oath to protect their country in a time when their country needs them most. They have dedicated their lives to a powerful organization. An organization that belittles them, exploits them, and ignores them. This takes courage.
Homosexuals are brave people. Just like everyone else, they bleed red, they cry liquid tears, and breathe oxygen. They face the world every day with uncertainty, but keep their heads held up high. They push through barriers, therefore, proving themselves more and more by each passing day. They just love differently. This takes courage.
An American, a soldier, and a homosexual have one small similarity. Courage. Why does military want to see them separated and repressed? Not everyone has courage. If you are courageous you are strong. Is an American strong? Yes. Is a soldier strong? Yes. Is a homosexual strong? Yes. D.A.D.T says keep quite. So, I am sure this can also mean if you love your country stop waving your flags high, and if you’re a soldier stop fighting so hard for this battle is never going to end, and if you are in fact homosexual stop loving and stop caring. Easier said than done, right?
I agree, eventually, Congress will have to reach a decision. But the ultimate decision has to come from President Obama. As a person who voted for him, I could vomit in regards to the way he has treated the issue of D.A.D.T. His campaign slogan, “Yes We Can” may have been what helped him get into office, but it seems now it was more of a “Yes I Can.” What do you think? Did President Obama make the American people believe he was going to fight for us all? Or like many aspects in life does being homosexual exclude us from that fight?