Comments | cplone27: The Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell

cplone27

The Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell

Sep 21, 2011 22:31

So, to all my foreign live journal friends, it has been over twenty four hours since DADT has went out of effect in the U.S. military and homosexual soldiers no longer have to hid who there are for fear of repercussions. No I am not coming out, I fear I am a boring somewhat middle age heterosexual woman....for an affinity for male slash. But I'm ( Read more... )

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samueljames September 22 2011, 10:07:12 UTC

So glad DADT has been repealed. I'm sure there may still be occasional problems for gay people because attitudes don't change overnight but it's a big step forward.

cplone27 September 23 2011, 06:52:06 UTC

This for maybe the first few months they will probably be hesitant to be "too" out, but eventually. However, my second favorite story of the day was the Lieutenant in the Navy went to Vermont to marry his partner after hiding for so long.

grimcognito September 23 2011, 00:45:09 UTC

I saw that not too long ago! I love that he has such an amazing dad, who barely hesitated over the news before reassuring his son he'd always love him. :D

cplone27 September 23 2011, 06:53:09 UTC

I KNOW!!! I keep tearing up as I hear his Dad reassure him that he loves him.

grimcognito September 23 2011, 08:13:39 UTC

He was so nervous the whole time, trying to work up the corage to call. I wanted to give him a hug.