Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
"Beyond military policy, the repeal of "Don't Ask" is important for the larger gay rights agenda, just as African-American service in World War II and Korea helped shape the evolving civil rights movement" (Saldin, 2011, p. 66).
Opposed to removing DADT as federal law
United States Senator Richard Lugar (of Indiana) voted against repealing DADT because he said he was "…concerned about the impact of lifting "don't ask, don't tell" on unit cohesion and combat effectiveness, particularly at a time when so many U.S. Military personnel are engaged in combat-intensive missions in Iraq and Afghanistan" (Lugar, 2010, p. 1). Lugar was among five Senators that voted to put DADT in place in 1993 and also voted to keep DADT in place in 2010 (the others are Bob Bennett (Utah); Kit Bond (MO); Thad Cochran (Miss); and Charles Grassley (Iowa), all republicans). Lugar admitted in his statement that DADT "…continues to be the subject of contentious debate within the military and among military families whose sons and daughters serve in the Armed Forces." He mentions high-ranking military officers (like General James Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps) who are opposed to removing DADT, but doesn't mention that the Secretary of Defense (Gates) supported removing DADT.
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (Republican, Mississippi) did not support the legislation to remove DADT because "…a change allowing a homosexual agenda within the ranks of the military will do enormous harm to the cohesion of units and their effectiveness in peace and combat." Cochran mentions that he serviced "during" WWII, Korea, and Vietnam and he believes...
Moreover, he said it is "an aberation [sic] of moral behavior unsuitable for close camaraderie within the confines of barracks and limited spacing quarter both in and out of combat conditions" (Cochran, 2010).
John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona, said the DADT policy "has been effective… it has helped to balance a potentially disruptive tension between the desires of a minority and the broader interests of our all-volunteer force." He said "numerous military leaders" told him that DADT "is working, and that we should not change it now. I agree." He added that "we should be exceedingly cautious, humble, and sympathetic when attempting to regulate [our soldiers'] affairs" (McCain, 2010).
Works Cited
Bishop, Allen. (2010). Efficacy or Justice? Overturning the Ban. Military Review, 90(2),
117-120.
Cochran, Thad. (2010). Keep Don't Ask Don't Tell. Retrieved May 21, 2011, from http://www.congress.org.
Hulse, Carl. (2010). Senate Repeals Ban Against Openly Gay Military. The New York Times.
Retrieved May 22, 2011, from http://www.nytimes.com.
Lugar, Richard G. (2010). Lugar Opposes Repeal. Retrieved May 21, 2011, from http://lugar.senate.gov/news/record.cfm?id=329050&.
McCain, John. (2010). Senate Armed Services Committee Opening Statement by Senator
John McCain on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy. Retrieved May 21, 2011, from http://mccain.senate.gov.
Saldin, Robert P. (2011). Strange Bedfellows: War and Minority Rights. World Affairs.
Works Cited
Bishop, Allen. (2010). Efficacy or Justice? Overturning the Ban. Military Review, 90(2),
117-120.
Cochran, Thad. (2010). Keep Don't Ask Don't Tell. Retrieved May 21, 2011, from http://www.congress.org.
Hulse, Carl. (2010). Senate Repeals Ban Against Openly Gay Military. The New York Times.
Retrieved May 22, 2011, from http://www.nytimes.com.
Lugar, Richard G. (2010). Lugar Opposes Repeal. Retrieved May 21, 2011, from http://lugar.senate.gov/news/record.cfm?id=329050&.
John McCain on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy. Retrieved May 21, 2011, from http://mccain.senate.gov.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal The Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" In 2011, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy regarding homosexuals in the military was repealed (Associated Press, 2011). Many gays (and those who supported gay friends and relatives) had been pushing for a repeal for years, but it was slow to happen. Finally, the change was made and gays were allowed to serve openly in the military, no matter
Spinnaker Tell us how each of you came to the point of wanting to start your own company and what was it in your background that made you think you would be any good at it? What did each of you do to prepare yourself for entry into this field? David -- I wasn't sure I would be good at it actually but I did desire to be a line manager instead of
Don't Ask Don't Tell The Impact of the Repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" The "Don't Ask Don't Tell" (DADT) Policy was the United States official policy on homosexuals serving in the military. This policy was reportedly designed to prohibit military personnel from harassing or discriminating against those considered closeted bisexuals or homosexuals applicants or active service personnel, while at the same time barring any military service personnel from being "openly" gay,
He had serviced his country for 15 years. People until recently were biased by the sexual lifestyles of gay people and discrimination was projected on them. Today the gay movement has made some headway in gaining acceptance in to the mainstream. The DADT policy is a form of discrimination and punishes the soldier by denying them the freedom to live openly and pursue happiness. The topic of DADT is a
I see the effects of the past on the present in both my personal life and in the life of my community. For example, the discovery of oil in my country has completely changed the demographics and lifestyle. Those who were lucky enough to reap rewards from the lucrative industry can live lavish lifestyles, travel abroad, and even move, live, and work in Western countries while maintaining a home in
Poe's Tell-Tale Heart Historical Critique of Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart" To understand Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart," it may be beneficial to first understand the historical context within which it appears. Gothic horror was much in vogue with the popular reading public of the mid-19th century. Indeed, Poe's short story was published a decade after another story about a madman was published on the other side of the world in Russia -- "Diary