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]]> By: Roger Alicea http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-805324 Roger Alicea Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:50:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-805324 Homosexuality has no place in the military. It is not a matter of moral character as it is a matter of morale. Women and men are generally separated from eachother in combat environments so as to avoid the complications that arise from inappropriate relationships. Yes, women are involved in combat in Iraq, but it is a consequence of pulling security- not because they are in a combat MOS. Homosexuality in the military adds an element of extreme uncertainty that commanders have no time to compensate for. Homosexuality has no place in the military. It is not a matter of moral character as it is a matter of morale. Women and men are generally separated from eachother in combat environments so as to avoid the complications that arise from inappropriate relationships. Yes, women are involved in combat in Iraq, but it is a consequence of pulling security- not because they are in a combat MOS. Homosexuality in the military adds an element of extreme uncertainty that commanders have no time to compensate for.

]]> By: Gay Bear http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-767691 Gay Bear Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:40:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-767691 Mighty: You see how you are. You can't just address someone's comment, you instead have to insert the word "phony" into another person's posting-name. This is why people are rude back at you. You refuse to learn, so you must be a lost cause. Mighty: You see how you are. You can’t just address someone’s comment, you instead have to insert the word “phony” into another person’s posting-name. This is why people are rude back at you. You refuse to learn, so you must be a lost cause.

]]> By: Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Weekly Political Roundup http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-767681 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Weekly Political Roundup Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:37:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-767681 [...] The student body of Uniformed Services University (USU), the Department of Defense health sciences university, this week voted for an openly gay student council president. Patrick M. High will represent graduate students at the school, who include uniformed armed services’ personnel. (Thanks, Nico.) [...] [...] The student body of Uniformed Services University (USU), the Department of Defense health sciences university, this week voted for an openly gay student council president. Patrick M. High will represent graduate students at the school, who include uniformed armed services’ personnel. (Thanks, Nico.) [...]

]]> By: mighty aphrodite http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-767435 mighty aphrodite Fri, 01 Sep 2006 18:25:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-767435 #39 - "Simple answer that even you, counselor, can comprehend: to demonstrate that they exist and are just trying to live happy and productive lives like everyone else," Comment by PLC *******Dear PhonyLiberalChristian - As usual, your condescending elitism is showing...so is your slip. Thanks for clearing THAT up!! GAYS exist???? WOW!! They're trying to live happy productive lives????? AMAZING!!!! Did you leave out the promiscuity rate for male homosexuals - or was that merely an oversight caused by your hand stands and empathy???? #39 – “Simple answer that even you, counselor, can comprehend: to demonstrate that they exist and are just trying to live happy and productive lives like everyone else,” Comment by PLC

*******Dear PhonyLiberalChristian – As usual, your condescending elitism is showing…so is your slip. Thanks for clearing THAT up!! GAYS exist???? WOW!! They’re trying to live happy productive lives????? AMAZING!!!! Did you leave out the promiscuity rate for male homosexuals – or was that merely an oversight caused by your hand stands and empathy????

]]> By: I-RIGHT-I http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-766629 I-RIGHT-I Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:11:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-766629 That boy's got some nice ears on him don't he? Nuknuknuk. That boy’s got some nice ears on him don’t he? Nuknuknuk.

]]> By: PLC (PatrioticLiberalChristian) http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-766501 PLC (PatrioticLiberalChristian) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:40:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-766501 Mighty Mouth You wonder why we (which I translate as "you and others who see the world in their own little black and white terms") need to know about a homosexual's orientation. Simple answer that even you, counselor, can comprehend: to demonstrate that they exist and are just trying to live happy and productive lives like everyone else, until people respect that and oppressive laws and behaviors toward them no longer exist. Then, there will be no need for activists. Mighty Mouth
You wonder why we (which I translate as “you and others who see the world in their own little black and white terms”) need to know about a homosexual’s orientation. Simple answer that even you, counselor, can comprehend: to demonstrate that they exist and are just trying to live happy and productive lives like everyone else, until people respect that and oppressive laws and behaviors toward them no longer exist. Then, there will be no need for activists.

]]> By: Republicans for ENORMOUS Government http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-766406 Republicans for ENORMOUS Government Fri, 01 Sep 2006 09:01:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-766406 <strong>re: #19 Republicans make it their business; falsely advocate small government</strong> <em>WHO cares???? Frankly, if the guy is doing a great job, I don’t see where the conversation goes from military ordinance and strategy to bed partners….It’s none of my business - but the flamers out there BELIEVE everyone, everywhere, needs to know everything. If it WERE any of my business, if it were relevant to anything, I would appreciate the info - It isn’t - so I don’t…. Comment by mighty aphrodite — August 31, 2006 @ 5:44 pm </em> <strong>Yet you and the rest of your Republican cohorts like to make it your business when two consenting adults want to get married or adopt a child. Your comments are incongruent with your position and political affiliation. So much for Republicans wanting small government with their noses in everyone's business.</strong> re: #19 Republicans make it their business; falsely advocate small government

WHO cares???? Frankly, if the guy is doing a great job, I don’t see where the conversation goes from military ordinance and strategy to bed partners….It’s none of my business – but the flamers out there BELIEVE everyone, everywhere, needs to know everything. If it WERE any of my business, if it were relevant to anything, I would appreciate the info – It isn’t – so I don’t….

Comment by mighty aphrodite — August 31, 2006 @ 5:44 pm

Yet you and the rest of your Republican cohorts like to make it your business when two consenting adults want to get married or adopt a child. Your comments are incongruent with your position and political affiliation. So much for Republicans wanting small government with their noses in everyone’s business.

]]> By: t-mac http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-766123 t-mac Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:00:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-766123 GL, I hope you had the "Satire Button" on for your first paragraph!?! t-mac GL,

I hope you had the “Satire Button” on for your first paragraph!?!

t-mac

]]> By: Gay Libertarian http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765991 Gay Libertarian Fri, 01 Sep 2006 01:56:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765991 Gay Bear: Please, do not blame George W. Bush for the country's divisions that have been caused by Tom Daschle, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and the partisan, leftstream press. Mighty A: (I could think of something that would fit there besides "Aphrodite.") It's nobody's business what someone's sexual orientation is? Well, then, that would cut out all the engagement/wedding announcements from the newspapers, wedding rings, any publicity about weddings, pictures of spouse/children in the workplace, etc. Need I go on? If heterosexuals have to flaunt their sexual orientation, don't bitch about gays doing the same thing. Gay Bear: Please, do not blame George W. Bush for the country’s divisions that have been caused by Tom Daschle, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and the partisan, leftstream press.

Mighty A: (I could think of something that would fit there besides “Aphrodite.”) It’s nobody’s business what someone’s sexual orientation is? Well, then, that would cut out all the engagement/wedding announcements from the newspapers, wedding rings, any publicity about weddings, pictures of spouse/children in the workplace, etc. Need I go on? If heterosexuals have to flaunt their sexual orientation, don’t bitch about gays doing the same thing.

]]> By: bones http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765979 bones Fri, 01 Sep 2006 01:46:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765979 Gay Bear, you do realize Mighty Asstodite is the poster who is all in favor of nuclear attacks on civilian centers in the mideast, torture and murder of Arab,Muslim, dark skinned people, taking away all civil rights, especially for groups that are not "normal" like gays, immigrants, dark skinned people, women, or non-evangelicals. She has defended killing innocent women and children, and essentially is a piece of human refuse. Arguing "name calling" or "gay bashing" with a sociopathic fascist willing to endorse child killing is a bit phyrric isn't it? Gay Bear, you do realize Mighty Asstodite is the poster who is all in favor of nuclear attacks on civilian centers in the mideast, torture and murder of Arab,Muslim, dark skinned people, taking away all civil rights, especially for groups that are not “normal” like gays, immigrants, dark skinned people, women, or non-evangelicals. She has defended killing innocent women and children, and essentially is a piece of human refuse. Arguing “name calling” or “gay bashing” with a sociopathic fascist willing to endorse child killing is a bit phyrric isn’t it?

]]> By: Gay Bear http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765924 Gay Bear Fri, 01 Sep 2006 01:02:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765924 Not "faux," dear, I find name-calling offensive. Our society has become very combative and very rude. Thank you George W. Bush. The "uniter" did a heck of a job dividing this nation. As far as you being attacked in a vulgar fashion when you visit this website, you need to examine HOW you visit this website. You always start on the defensive and always name call. So don't be surprised when people do it back at you. If you want to avoid vulgarity, then drop your own vulgarity. Be the better person and see how that works for you. You might be surprised at the outcome. Not “faux,” dear, I find name-calling offensive. Our society has become very combative and very rude. Thank you George W. Bush. The “uniter” did a heck of a job dividing this nation. As far as you being attacked in a vulgar fashion when you visit this website, you need to examine HOW you visit this website. You always start on the defensive and always name call. So don’t be surprised when people do it back at you. If you want to avoid vulgarity, then drop your own vulgarity. Be the better person and see how that works for you. You might be surprised at the outcome.

]]> By: Gay Bear http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765892 Gay Bear Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:27:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765892 You want to know why a gay person being acknowledged for something is a big deal in the United States? Think about it. Gays are demonized by the Bush administration and its base. So, when a gay person is miraculously allowed into an institution that one would not normally expect a gay person to be a part of, it becomes a big deal. Frankly, I'm with you. I don't give a flying fig about the sexuality of anyone at any time. The answer to this is that EVERYONE shouldn't care about anyone's sexual preference at any time. That won't happen until prejudice against gay people goes away, until people stop calling gay people names like "flamers." When the prejudice dies, so will the need to identify someone based on their sexuality. You appear to blame the gay person for this, when indeed it's a symptom of our society and bigotry. I pray the day comes that being gay is a big, fat so what. You want to know why a gay person being acknowledged for something is a big deal in the United States? Think about it. Gays are demonized by the Bush administration and its base. So, when a gay person is miraculously allowed into an institution that one would not normally expect a gay person to be a part of, it becomes a big deal. Frankly, I’m with you. I don’t give a flying fig about the sexuality of anyone at any time. The answer to this is that EVERYONE shouldn’t care about anyone’s sexual preference at any time. That won’t happen until prejudice against gay people goes away, until people stop calling gay people names like “flamers.” When the prejudice dies, so will the need to identify someone based on their sexuality. You appear to blame the gay person for this, when indeed it’s a symptom of our society and bigotry. I pray the day comes that being gay is a big, fat so what.

]]> By: mighty aphrodite http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765862 mighty aphrodite Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:12:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765862 Dear Gay Blade - YOU're missing the point - - what difference does it make who he gets a rise out of....It's none of my business. Why does the Gay Group that publicized this think it's important to know?? I wish EVERYONE would shut up about who, or what, trips their trigger... WHY SHOULD WE EVEN KNOW?? Dear Gay Blade – YOU’re missing the point – - what difference does it make who he gets a rise out of….It’s none of my business. Why does the Gay Group that publicized this think it’s important to know?? I wish EVERYONE would shut up about who, or what, trips their trigger… WHY SHOULD WE EVEN KNOW??

]]> By: Gay Bear http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765833 Gay Bear Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:01:38 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765833 Mighty, as usual, you miss the point: I don't care whether you care what I think. My point is that name calling is childish. End of story. Glad you think I'm "too precious" and have that "gay bitchy thing down pat." No end to the stereotypes with you, is there. Your defensiveness tells me all I need to know; not that I needed or wanted to know anything more about you. There I go with that gay bitchy thing again! Fingers snapping away! Time to fire up the disco! Oh, we gay people are all alike! Mighty, as usual, you miss the point: I don’t care whether you care what I think. My point is that name calling is childish. End of story. Glad you think I’m “too precious” and have that “gay bitchy thing down pat.” No end to the stereotypes with you, is there. Your defensiveness tells me all I need to know; not that I needed or wanted to know anything more about you. There I go with that gay bitchy thing again! Fingers snapping away! Time to fire up the disco! Oh, we gay people are all alike!

]]> By: Republicans are the fear and smear party http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765830 Republicans are the fear and smear party Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:01:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765830 Please just answer the question. Why did you start name-calling? Please just answer the question. Why did you start name-calling?

]]> By: mighty aphrodite http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765826 mighty aphrodite Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:57:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765826 Dear RFSP, How nice of you to inquire... Your question is an excellent one - but you may wish to consider the following: a.) How did the entire world find out this young man is homosexual? b.) Is it any of our business?? c.) If it's none of OUR business, why does he want everyone to KNOW? If the term "flamers" offend you, the word "whore" must render you apoplectic!! Please ignore post #23....May I suggest you do not have a right not to be offended...Besides, that is a term young children could glance at an not be made to blush....The usual vulgarians here are so precictable.... Dear RFSP, How nice of you to inquire… Your question is an excellent one – but you may wish to consider the following:
a.) How did the entire world find out this young man is homosexual?
b.) Is it any of our business??
c.) If it’s none of OUR business, why does he want everyone to KNOW?

If the term “flamers” offend you, the word “whore” must render you apoplectic!! Please ignore post #23….May I suggest you do not have a right not to be offended…Besides, that is a term young children could glance at an not be made to blush….The usual vulgarians here are so precictable….

]]> By: Republicans are the fear and smear party http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765773 Republicans are the fear and smear party Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:36:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765773 mighty a....why do you start name-calling by calling people "flamers"? I'm fascinated as to why you would want to lower yourself to name-calling. mighty a….why do you start name-calling by calling people “flamers”? I’m fascinated as to why you would want to lower yourself to name-calling.

]]> By: mighty aphrodite http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765762 mighty aphrodite Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:33:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765762 P.S. GB, Allow me congratulate YOU!!! You seem to have the "gay" bitchy thing down PAT. You're just toooooo precious..... P.S. GB, Allow me congratulate YOU!!! You seem to have the “gay” bitchy thing down PAT. You’re just toooooo precious…..

]]> By: mighty aphrodite http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/comment-page-1/#comment-765755 mighty aphrodite Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:30:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/08/31/gay-student/#comment-765755 Dear Gay Blade - You must be mistaken....you're confusing with someone who ACTUALLY cares what YOU think.....I don't ... Dear Gay Blade – You must be mistaken….you’re confusing with someone who ACTUALLY cares what YOU think…..I don’t …

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