http://newsfittopost.wordpress.com/2006/07/20/dont-ask-and-dont-tell-we-have-neo-nazis-in-our-military/ making social justice visible Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:43:26 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://newsfittopost.wordpress.com/2006/07/20/dont-ask-and-dont-tell-we-have-neo-nazis-in-our-military/#comment-89 News Fit to Post - making social justice visible » Ignorance and Fear Used as Arguments for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:31:12 +0000 https://newsfittopost.wordpress.com/2006/07/20/dont-ask-and-dont-tell-we-have-neo-nazis-in-our-military/#comment-89 [...] His second argument is based on ignorance, not fact or informed opinion. He talks about a loss of morality in the military if gay and lesbian people are able to serve openly. A ridiculous statement that is made even more ridiculous by the recent sexual harassment, rape and white supremacist problems that have plagued Army bases throughout the country. If this man is truly worried about morality in the military, he should focus his attention on rooting out Army base violence and prejudice, not making sure gays and lesbians keep their mouths shut. [...] [...] His second argument is based on ignorance, not fact or informed opinion. He talks about a loss of morality in the military if gay and lesbian people are able to serve openly. A ridiculous statement that is made even more ridiculous by the recent sexual harassment, rape and white supremacist problems that have plagued Army bases throughout the country. If this man is truly worried about morality in the military, he should focus his attention on rooting out Army base violence and prejudice, not making sure gays and lesbians keep their mouths shut. [...]

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