It Is Not Different In The Military

There have always been homosexuals in the military, from Alexander to the Spartans and soldiers are as aware as to who is gay as anyone else.  Don't ask don't tell was silly posturing, and now it is being phased out, with Obama saying people in the military will no longer be obliged to lie, which is a pretty silly statement since don't ask don't tell meant no one had to lie.

But there is a time when soldiers are obliged to lie, and this has far greater urgency than don't ask don't tell. But as the fellow in the video says, "they don't care."

I am always a little mystified why right-wingers (except for the decision makers) so encourage their young to enter the military, or do a tour.  The military is heavy on porn, dope, drinking, prostitution, and then extreme violence.  It is a hell of a place to send a 19 year old.  We need to get rid of our standing army, but arm everyone to fight.  Safer that way, for the whole world.

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