This is so ridiculous. I can't believe this policy is still intact.

this is so dumb. why does it matter

Jeez, that's just stupid...

You send children to war but not gays? Honestly, what makes people think that children are better soldiers than homosexuals?

Wtf? Our leaders are so ignorant. First It was being another color and now Its sexuality? Do they not see there's NO DIFFERENCE???!!!

wow

Equality.

Really.... Why are people starting to think of stupid stuff???

this is DUMBBB!!!

I agree with Maddie.

I'm also an extremely proud Air Force wife, and while I do support my husband in his career & the military, I don't support choices like these.

Another thing this proud Air Force wife isn't ashamed to support? The LGBT community. <3

this si stupid. why does it matter?

POWER TO THE GAYS!

OMG

....and whole new grounds of stupidity are unveiled!

?!

why cant they ONLY send gays

uhhhm

i hope everyone votes to get rid of dont ask dont tell!!! woo!!!! im excited

I love the typo "asses" instead of "assess".

My Gosh!

Nice

>.> another reason to see that the US government is ignorant.

Seriously? There's no difference between a gay person or a non-gay person. Were all the same! Why cant anybody see that?

the policy should been long done

Idk why it even matters... if u r willing and able to defend our country, why shouldn't u be allowed to do so?

this policy FAILS.

wow.

I'm going to vote in November!

idont really know what to say.

sexual orientation has nothing to do with being a part of your country and serving to make things better. it's unbelievable how far this has gone. it better get repealed.

this is such a biased poll. the only other opinion other than supporting the removal of the don't ask don't tell law is that you can't make up your mind. Ever thought that maybe people have opinions other than supporting it or stupidity?

This.Is.Pathetic.

Maddie ur so right!

that guy holding the sign is bald

it really bothers me that straight people who scored lower on aptitude tests are being allowed into the armed forces, but high scoring gay people are not or are being discharged early... whatever happened to equality?

If they are willing to fight and die for us then I believe they've earned the right to tell the whole damn world they're gay if the want to.

awwwww

It dosen't matter...be proud of who you are*

pathetic.

this is ridiculous

don't ask don't tell is completely rediculous. another policy i don't understand with the military- you can sign up to be on the front lines and get shot at @ 18, but you can't legally have a beer in my state...

and there is a comment on here about only sending gays to fight our wars.... it's interesting that the gay community doesn't wish for the straight community to die like that, but nobody has challenged this guy's comment? people who are that much into segregation be it religion race or sexuality should be sent to fight and die... perhaps then, laws like don't ask don't tell would change faster....

wow...

I think it's because of the wacko religious freaks pressuring the Congressmen and Presidents into denying homosexuals.

Seriously. WTF.

Love is love. Whether it be for your country or for someone of the same sex.

People are ridiculous, seriously why does it matter?

I support this yet at the same time, I fear for a backlash from some homophobes serving with an openly gay soldier.

This is ridiculous.

Why does it matter if anyone knows that you're gay or not in the middle of war? It's not a big deal, no one should be fighting for the right of it and no one should be against the action of it. People are taking it way out of proportion.

this is the new civil rights movement. it's no longer about race in America (although that's still an issue), it's about the 11% or so of the world who's orientation doesn't fit their gender as some would rather it. This is sad.

when will it be over.

i agree with maddie 100%

This is dunb, really they need to stop woth this policy!

one word dumb

DUMB!

what?

really stupid....just sayin

This is so crazy...who cares if the person is gay or bisexual or what not. They are fighting for our country and the sexual orientation shouldn't matter at all. This policy should be demolished right now.

How can they ever believe that your sexuality can affect your patriotism? DADT needed to be repealed yesterday.

lhph

wow:/

this is completly rediculious. :\

Geez, this is crazy.

dude, that really bites

Whoever has a heart to serve should be able to serve, point blank.

It's nice to find a website where so many share my same opinions. Thanks

bullshit

Yep, and once this policy is lifted expect a bunch of hazing of the openly gay soldiers to begin which, I'm sure everyone who says it's a dumb policy will piss and moan about.

Yep, and once this policy is lifted expect a bunch of hazing of the openly gay soldiers to begin which, I'm sure everyone who says it's a dumb policy will piss and moan about.

: /

it's worked this long....

if the policy is lifted a shit storm of hazing would be unleashed.

"If you were performing a dangerous mission with someone, which would matter more: the individual’s intelligence or sexual preference? Just sayin’…"

intelligence all the way. i would rather be with someone who knows what they're doing then some stupid person who doesn't know what sgoing on

this policy is rediculous!! Repeal DADT!!!

let things be equal.

DUMB.

dummies

WOW!

Its about time members of the military can serve openly and proudly!!

I could care less if I was in the military and someone I served with was gay. I don't care if anyone's gay, period. As long as they respect my choices, I can respect theirs.

Woww; how dumb..

cool

cool

Remember elections are coming up in November. Research your candidates for Congress, and vote for the candidate who promises to REPEAL "Don't Ask Don't Tell".

hazing wouldn't start if there were severe consequences for it. just as if it were friendly fire. you're taught to respect and trust your brothers in arms, and that should ring true no matter race sexuality religion or gender...

-_-

It "disrupts" morale in the US armed forces...but US allies and friends: UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, France all do fine with homosexuals/bisexuals in the armed forces and have very disciplined forces.

US Congress should take a look at it's surrounding prosperous successors.

America God, help get to the enemy, disguised, by changing, fight, the, turkey, etc., before I'm Turkish, then I'm not.

This is so stupid. :/

I'm not sure what my opinion is on this.

♥ it doesnt matter what your sexual preference is.....if ur willing to risk your life to defend our country, your a hero in my book:)

This is so ridiculous. I can't believe this policy is still intact.

<3

I don't understand how sexual orientation even matters...

" I love the typo "asses" instead of "assess". "

hahaha me too. I was so confused. I thought the sentence was going to be something like "the pentagon to get their asses in gear and repeal this policy"

The policy should never have even been started.

hmm.. hi..:P

How stupid

Just... WOW.

Just... WOW.

It should be gone by now. It would be better for it to be known so people could minister to these people then to have them stay in the dark.

This Whole Thing Is Very Ridiculous !

Woah!

This is dumb. Just because they're "openly gay" doesn't mean that they can't protect our county. That's all that should matter.

This just doesn't make sense. Just because they're "openly gay" doesn't mean they can't fight for our country

This is sooo stupid seriously we have had so many proud young men and women die that were homosexuals...and were trying to ban active homosexual soldiers that is ludacris who the fuck made up that policy they should burn in hell these men and women are risking there lives for our safety for our future and what do we give them? A fucking discharge paper! wow just wow, the governement shoulod be really proud of themselves right now.

this is ludacris!!!!!!!!

bull shit!!!!!!!!!!!!! who cares if there is gay ppl serving our country!!!!!! they should be freee to say what they r without fear of getting discharged....being gay is not a disability...gay ppl have 2 arms and 2 legs too and a brain!!!!!!

This is so dumb. Includin Obama.

I think people are missing the fact that gay people can serve in the army, they just aren't supposed to run around telling everyone they are gay. It saves them from getting beat up. Also, where would they sleep? Putting gay guys or girls in with other guys and girls is the same as putting straight guys in with straight girls, and you can't put guy men in with straight women because then people might say they are guy just to be put in with the girls. It's unrealistic to give gay people private quarters while everyone else has to sleep in the same barracks. These are the sorts of decisions that take time to think about and solve before giving the green light and being flooded with a bunch of people that you don't know what to do with.

WTF? this is so ridiculous.

So in addition to the pressure these servicemen and women endure in a combat situation on a regular basis, they are confined to their 'closet' against their will, which cannot be a pleasant experience! Homophobia shocks me, heterosexual as I am!

I agree. This policy is ignorant, and should be abolished.

WE LIVE IN SOME PRETTY DISGUSTING TIMES, DON'T WE.... IT'S A DAMN DISGRACE

sexuality shouldnt matter...

The policy is there to protect them more than anything. There are homophobic people in the military (dominating it actually) and with the dont ask dont tell, it protects gay people from their fellow Americans who don't agree with their lifestyle. Its a peace keeper. Yes, it shouldn't matter, but it does. That is the world we live it.

In reality I agree the policy should be abolished... but at the same time I really don't give a crap who anyone is sleeping with as long as its legal (ie: leave the goats out of it).

well i agree that it shouldnt matter, because it doesnt. but one of the main reason that this was put into effect was because before it many soldiers were being targeted because they were gay. they were tormented, and sometimes as drastically as killed. it was one wasy to try and protect them.

RIDICULOUS

this is completely ridiculous!

That's ridiculous. I guess, being bi, that if I wanted to be in the military I couldn't anyways. The government can go find a raccoon. This should have been changed so long ago.

People have thier rights

can't believe this...

dummbb

People have rights...

This policy is insane it should be gone

Completely ridiculous

lol.. Seriiously? -.-

entirely bullshit. what do you care if a soldier is gay, it's not affecting your life other than saving your country.

People are a little bit more open minded now a days about other people's sexual preference but I also understand how it could be used to protect them from being slandered

this is bull

i love gay people, they are awesome.
i don't even know why they are making this

I think its there to keep people safe from idiots who can't just live their lives and do their jobs without hating and allowing their prejudices interfere with their JOBS!!

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Wow, why are they so stupid?! Why must people always be prejudiced?!

Just because you are a homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, or tri sexual doesn't mean you can't fight for your country. Sexual orientation shouldn't have anything to do with anything. Just because you chose to love the same sex or both sexes or even want to be the other sex shouldn't keep you from doing what you want to do with your life. IT'S ABOUT LOVE NOT GENDER. LOVE IS GENDERLESS.

I don't understand why the LGBT community was banned in the first place. I don't understand any kind of senseless bigotry & hatred (i.e. racism, sexism, hatred of gays)

NOT SUREwhat to say...

thats sooo ridiculous but helpful because guys can get sexually abused because there is 60% of women soldiers been sexually harrased- may God bless America and peace to the universe

everyone, no matter what gender, has the RIGHT to choose who they WANT to love.

stupid

The policy never should have been put in place to begin with. However, since our four-fathers built this country "Under God" I can understand it seeing how most people believe homosexuality to be an act against god. However, with the coming of a new age on which can clearly be shown through our government there shouldn't be too much of a problem to extinguish such a law.

really!? wich one is the gay one? what ever happend to equality?

I thought it would be gone by now !!

What does it matter? Why even have the policy dont ask dont care. If I wanted to join the army, fighting for MY country, why does it matter if im lesbian or not? It doesnt, just like black and white, everything has to be seperated. Corrupted world which we live in.

unbelievable

people make me so mad.

I suppose it's the right thing to do (repeal it), but I'm still sort of divided in my opinion.

it gets me mad how they can do something like that.. thats soo wrong :/

this is so stupid. The policy shouldn't even be intacted.

OMG...Waiit wat???

what a stupid policy

STUPID AND RIDICULOUS!

I think the real issue is, the soldiers who would feel awkward towards this. My older brother says if he was a soldier he wouldnt want a F** having his back. Isnt that the reason why the "dont ask don tell" policy exist in the first place??

Perhaps this law is for a reason. While I don't agree with this at all, I'm sure there are some soldiers out there who would not serve with an openly gay or bisexual person. Yes, it's wrong, but that's just the way some people are. They don't care if the person is kind and charitable or whatever.. The law might have been in place to keep homosexuals from being prejudiced against.

I believe that we should all be treaed as equals regardless of who someone decides to date I have gay and straight friends we are all human.

bout time

Hmmm/

If people wanna serve, let them serve. No matter color, religion, or sexuality.

oh wow!

at least obama is doing what he said he would. (:

Yes, this the DADT policy is ridiculous, and yes, it should have never been implemented in the first place, but at least we are one step closer to repeal. Change takes time.

I'm so glad they're trying to change it.
But for those of you who find this stupid, why? I think it's good. It's a good step toward the direction of equal rights for all. It's not stupid that they're trying to allow gays to be who they are. It's smart and it's nice. The government has been ignorant in the past to not repeal that policy, but now that they're trying, I feel that makes them less ignorant. Everyone who is old enough to make a conscious and educated decision to join the military should be allowed to, regardless of their sexuality, gender, race, or religion.

I think its easier with the policy. We dont have straight guys and gay guys seperated becuase they know which is which. They can just fight together. IF they dont ask yyou, dont tell them. Duhhhrrr.

wtf that is stupid

wow..

wow..

Okay well war is just plain stupid. Why can't we just all get along. War is Death.

If you wish to serve our country it shouldn't matter if your straight, bi-sexual, or gay. :/

I think this is bullcrap! Our soldiers shouldn't be discharged because of their sexual orientation.

This is so stupid! We have a freedom to choose whoever we want as our partner in life

so wat if your gay...theyre ppl too. let them serve! they are important to this world!

whatever happened to equality?

Mac, you're a douchenozzlehipposhit.

The first thing that I think of when I hear about DADT is that sexual anything shouldn't be a problem in our military. We shouldn't care whether or not the person serving our country happens to like the same sex, should we? I don't get why people have a problem with gays anyway..

I don't see how a guy liking a guy here in his hometown (or a girl liking a girl in her's) has anything to do with the quality of the soldier who'll be in some way, directly, or indirectly, supporting our country.

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This disgusts me! I agree with the comment below, about race/sexual orientation/religion it is all the same thing! America ...arent we supposed to be free to be ourselves! Makes my stomach turn!!!!!

This DISGUSTS me! How the hell can we help who we are and what and who we love? This is just WRONG!

more discrimination...big surprise

one reason Im not registured to vote! What a bunch of BS!!!!

this is so stupid. if someone is willing to fight and risk there lives they shouldent be judged by who they like

what the heck? who cares if they're gay. Anyone who wants to serve this country and fight for our freedoms should be allowed to do so.. end of story.

I believe that anyone should be able to serve in the military. It shouldn't matter what your age, race, gender, or sexual orientation is. They are all willing to die for this country and should be honored, not hated.

Wow this is so stupid =/
Gays should have the same rights as everyone else

why does it matter if ur gay or bisexual? if someone in the army is bothered by someones sexual preference they can always move cant they? also, who cares if there gay or not, there still fighting to protect this country and not only the country but the people who live in it, and that right there already earns my respect towards them as an individual and they should not be discharged due to their sexual orientation.

why does it matter if ur gay or bisexual? if someone in the army is bothered by someones sexual preference they can always move cant they? also, who cares if there gay or not, there still fighting to protect this country and not only the country but the people who live in it, and that right there already earns my respect towards them as an individual and they should not be discharged due to their sexual orientation.

interesting..

that's riduculous..we live in the 21st century ..!!!!

We have so far to go in this culture it's overwhelming. I can imagine a day when free, educated and secure individuals comprise the vast majority creating a society of love and acceptance for every single person banishing once and for all the influence of the ignorant, fearful, hateful and judgmental allowing our nation to evolve beyond our social retardation and giving birth to a people liberated to fully become all they were meant to be while helping others to do the same.

That policy is still inact? Jeez..I'm speechless.

I agree, this policy is so stupid.

how can a person for even once consider children better soldiers than gays? if they r a part our society, whyshouldn't they help? :-/

Hello 2010 here. Unbelievable that policy is still intact.

As if the US government wasn't already ignorant enough. Honestly this should have been done with a long time ago.

wow, it's like telling people how to change relations toward others

yea...

one day things will be different, it all takes time.

it shouldn't matter whether someone is gay/bisexual. i thought we were all created equal.

d;klfja;lfja

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it doesnt matter if there gay or not they should be able to defend there country if they choose too

hi!!

I don't think we are encouraged to talk about our personal life, it seems some thoughts still remain too open that we don't want our families exposed too constantly... peace

What is this?

This policy is insane! If someone is willing to risk their lives for you, me, us...then what the hell does it matter about the sexual orientation?!

y do people judge others gosh

y do people judge others gosh

Enough said - but think of this - isn't it a conservative bullsh*t policy anyway? Don't they hate gays? Why not put them in harm's way then? They should be pushing for extra incentives for gay marines!

It can't make sense either way. And oil spills are more important than human rights, so we're stuck. Good thing I voted -_-'

okay this is just retarded!

Why does it matter if that person is gay/lesbian/bi? They're out there fighting for US. So who cares?

they should have the right

its stupid

I think its rediculous that people can't serve their country because of WHO THEY ARE. You can't help who you love.

It doesn't matter if someone is gay or not, can't people just except the diversity and move on? It's not even their life.

Why would it matter if your gay, bisexual, or straight. In the end it wouldn't matter because we'd all be fighting for OUR country.

Sexuality doesn't matter much... Juz put it aside...

bs.

just because your gay doesnt mean you dont have intelegence !

just because your gay doesnt mean you dont have intelegence !

Just because your gay , doesn't mean that your not intelligent . Stupid law .

wow......?

It really shouldn't matter whether or not a person is gay or straight. If they're helping defend our country and lives...why would you care? Our government seems to be losing their sight to what's really important in this world.

I can't wait for that to change. Everyone should be completely free and not have to worry about things like this.

wooow. people are just.. dumb sometimes.
the people who made this policy should be kicked in the shins repeditevely.

wtf

What does being homosexual have anything to do with you're morals?!? Im appauled.

there is no harm in letting someone show their love for their country!

so stupid...

this policy is stupid

Im glad that there banning it and are allowing gays to fight in the war cause really it doesnt make a difference whether your gay or not but no if I ever get drafted I cant say oh Im gay I cant go to war

i'm so glad it's been repealed.

That policy is absolutely ridiculous. Being gay or bisexual does not affect the performance of protecting our country.

wow thats so stupid just because their gay or bisexual?? LOAD OF BS!!

They're all people. Just because some are different doesn't mean they should have to hide their true selves. It's ridiculous, if someone is gay then they should be able to voice it openly.

why does the policy still exist? its pathetic!

people need serious help. it should never matter what you like or are. dumb goverment!

i agree with maddie

let people live the way they want to live

I don't think it should matter.

stupid.

but aren't you human because the last time I checked we all were.

Completely Inevitable(:

"I think it's because of the wacko religious freaks pressuring the Congressmen and Presidents into denying homosexuals." I agree with AmazingLakesPenner. Stupid.

wow..

Wow I can't believe it's lasted 17 years...

I someone wants to fight for freedom for our country who cares who or what they are...

I so belive that this should be droped!why does it matter if a person is gay,i belive we should all love and respect each other!Their hero's!They fight 4 those who r against them

i can't believe how stupid this is.

It's ridiculous!

this is so dumb.

They think homosexuality is a disease.
Goodness Gracious, this is lame.

DUMB!!!!!!!!!!

i think people should be allowed to do as they want without having their preference get in the way of that.

i don't think its right but i don't support gay peole

i think its dumb...being gay doesn't have anything to do with the armed forces...

dont ask, dont tell...good policy

why can't everyone be treated equally???

Who cares if they are gay?! They are serving in the military and protect us everyday. We should be able to protect them too!

Why should gays be allowed to sit home where it is safe and not die? They are no better or worse they should be out there also.

this isnt right at all

Black, white, red, blue smurf (lol), straight or gay...who gives a damn. People are serving their country. Leave people the hell alone and stick to issues that actually affect badly on things. Being gay does not even affect anything or anyone. People need to get real now!!

This Is Ridiculous. Whats wrong with people these days. Gays are the same as any other person.

im not sure kause it good for mroe ppl to fight country but it bad if they have bad intentions that can harm other ppl

People aren't doing this to judge others or be judged themselves, they are doing it for us and our country. Who cares about their sexual preference as long as they can do what they are there to do.

We should be able to fight for our country no matter what (if we're of age). I personally thing war is bad in the first place, but when it comes down to it, we need to be protected.

well that sucks, thats ignorant.

what a thing..

...wow

should it matter you save our world our country, our lives makes no difference, sexual preference is private, and has or should not have anything at all to do with who is fighting the wars and saving our asses

What does it matter if a person is gay?

People who think that gay are not honest or brave enough for their country are either from a different world or they believe in racist

POWER TO THE GAYS!

umm...power of gays

this is stupid

I think it's sad that such a policy is still in place but it's good to see a change, especially one that Obama promised during his campaign

Insane policy what does sexual preference have to do with protecting our country???

THEY HAVE THE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cool....im bored!!!!!

Homosexuals should be able to be in the military if they wish to be. God created everyone to be equal. Equal is what we should remain.

eek, what happened to freedom?

This is sick..