Asking and telling.As a lesbian with a brother who drives a supply truck in Iraq, I was saddened and enraged en·rage tr.v. en·raged, en·rag·ing, en·rag·es To put into a rage; infuriate. [Middle English *enragen, from Old French enrager : en-, causative pref. by your story "Fit to Serve" [May 24]. The government's ability to discharge and discard highly qualified men and women, such as Sgt. Robert Stout Sir Robert Stout (28 September 1844 – 19 July 1930) was Premier of New Zealand on two occasions in the late 19th century, and later Chief Justice of New Zealand. He was the only person to hold both these offices. , based on their sexual orientation sexual orientation n. The direction of one's sexual interest toward members of the same, opposite, or both sexes, especially a direction seen to be dictated by physiologic rather than sociologic forces. is ludicrous. Just knowing that "don't ask, don't tell" jeopardizes my brother's life as well as all our lives makes me less proud to be an American. I commend Sergeant Stout for protecting our country and being strong enough to challenge the country he protects. LINDY lin·dy or Lin·dy n. pl. lin·dies A lively swing dance for couples. Also called lindy hop. [From Lindynickname of Charles Augustus Lindbergh. ADAMS Valparaiso, Ind. I am a marine located at Camp Lejeune Camp LeJeune (ləzh  n`), U.S. marine corps base, 82,969 acres (33,576 hectares), SE N.C., SE of Jacksonville; est. 1941. , N.C. I believe that we as American armed forces should be free to see whomever whom·ev·er pron. The objective case of whoever. See Usage Note at who. whomever pron the objective form of whoever: we want. The straight marines see whom they want to see, so why can't we? I am as gay as can be, but when it comes to work, I do the work and go home to enjoy the rest of my day. I don't have to act gay when I am at work. Yes, it would be nice to know that they don't care
"Don't Care" is a 1994 (see 1994 in music) single by American death metal band Obituary. about my sexual orientation, but that is my life, not theirs. Some of my close friends know I am gay, but that's all they need to know. Around here some of these armed forces men do not approve of my lifestyle. I read in the local newspaper that some straight marines sexually assaulted another marine just because they were drunk and bored. I've been with my boyfriend for almost 10 months now, living two lives, but what can I do? Once I was so stressed out that I went UA (unauthorized absence)--I couldn't take it anymore--but when I came back I met my boyfriend, and we are happy together. Now, if they do get rid of the stupid policy, I might reconsider reenlisting. But until then I refuse to reenlist after my last year is up, which is only one more year. I am out to most of my friends, but not in the military, because I am too afraid of what the military would do. I don't really want to get a dishonorable discharge after spending three years in. That would be a waste of time. NAME WITHHELD Camp Lejeune, N.C. |
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