Thursday, October 28, 2010
Dont Ask
Earlier in one of my blog posts I talked about the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, and I thought that now would be a great time to talk about how I feel about it. I feel that the U.S. USA
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The blog known as Wake Up America had an interesting article titled “Don’t Ask”. The author Zachary Waggoner features an interesting topic dealing with the Don’t ask Don’t tell policy. The author focuses on the gay rights in the military and how they are mistreated. It states that gay military officers are being discharged. There are gay soldiers right now in the military who are too frightened to come out because they know the consequences if they do. What gives us the right to keep people scared for being open? I have to agree with the author that U.S. citizens who are willing to fight and put their lives on the line should not have to worry about their sexual preferences. Zachary Waggoner points out that the Obama administration may disagree with the policy but they are lacking action. I would have to argue and disagree that the Obama party is not taking enough affirmative action to repeal this horrendous act and they shouldn’t be given sympathy just because of the seriousness and controversy involved. In a Nation where we promote absolute freedom, the President of the United States needs to step up and show the people that the military does not put limits on sexual orientation. After reading Zachary Waggoner’s article I can totally agree with his argument that the U.S. military should not have limits and he points out very key issues on the controversy building around it.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely have to agree with Mr. Waggoner on the fact that the government can become a little soft when it comes to putting their true opinion out on certain and most topics. I understand, that whichever side they do decide to choose will come with a lot of push back from citizens that strongly disagree with the decision. However, that is the point of being a candidate for what you represent. I do understand that politicians have to gain every vote as possible and they will do to the best of their ability to gain every vote and yes that may even mean never really giving firm beliefs on certain topics such as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” I personally don’t believe anyone should be looked down upon just because of their sexual orientation, and I definitely don’t believe a question of their judgment to fight for their country is any different because of their sexual orientation. Mr. Waggoner is right, we need someone who will not be afraid to stand up for what he or she believes in and support it. When that person comes I believe there will be a significant change in American Politics, because as of right now I just don’t see it happening. Mr. Waggoner did a good job presenting his critique of “Government seeks stay of Don’t ask, don’t tell ruling.” He stated his opinion on the subject and even gave a solution he felt would resolve the situation in question.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Zachary Waggoner in "Don't Ask", was well written and I agree with his stand point on the issue that politicians are scared to make stand of some issues under government policies. I also agree that the nation needs someone who will stand up and take initiative to clear governmental weaknesses. Sexual orientation should not matter. Many gays are entered in the service, and I can only be respectful for a person that steps up to serve our country. However, Waggoner states his opinion very well and is very knowledgeable of the circumstance. The article is highly credited from support of "USA Today." Also, I feel the government states many issues but the whole "Don't tell, Don't ask," attaches my thoughts about the government in knowing that there is definitely a slack of processed carried out insufficiently.
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