English 1102 Why gay men and women should be allowed in the military Since the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell policy” came into place in 1993, more than 13,000 troop members have been discharged due to their sexual orientation (Shanker). This staggering statistic leaves many Americans wondering how the policy works and is it being used effectively? The United States Military’s “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy should be repealed because it is a hardship on American taxpayers, it would increase troop numbers, and increase America’s strength morally. The United States Military’s “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy was introduced in 1993 by former President Bill Clinton. While Clinton was campaigning for the Presidency, he had promised to allow all citizens regardless of sexual orientation to serve openly in the military (Shanker).
Retired U.S Army Colonel, Dave Bedey, discusses why he was against the repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy with the Washington post in an e-mail interview. The article “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Against Repeal of Policy” is a copy of Bedey’s conversation with the Washington post. In the article “Don’t ask Don’t tell: Against Repeal of Policy” Dave Bedey begins by discussing how Obama’s state defense officials will inform the Senate, that the disciplinary action against gay service members will no longer be forcefully pursued. Bedey discusses his views on the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Bedey states that he opposes “because of the risk that open service by homosexuals poses to unit cohesion and more importantly, to the stability of the larger military community that supports those units” (para.
The federal government has awarded grants to police departments in excess of $34 billion dollars since 2011 to purchase military equipment. The author believes that this military appearance of the police is pushing the citizens away from being able to trust in the police to protect them during events such as the one in Ferguson, Missouri. While I can see the author’s point of view on this, I can’t help but to disagree. I believe that it shouldn’t matter how the police are dressed or what kind of weapons they are carrying. Obeying the law all boils down to one thing.
I chose an article from the Journal Of Current Issues In Crime, Law & Law Enforcement the discus the history of homosexuals in the military and the events leading up to the repeal of the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy. “Early in the 1992 presidential campaign, then-candidate Bill Clinton commented that, if elected, he would "lift the ban" on homosexuals serving in the military.” (Burrelli, 2010) “Existing policies had been in place since the Carter Administration and, historically speaking, gay, lesbian, and bisexual (same sex) behavior had not been tolerated in the military services.” (Burrelli, 2010) The only change that happened was the start of the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy during President Bill Clinton’s presidency. The issues of the administration’s concern where based around good order and discipline in the ranks. Not asking if a new enlistee their sexual orientation opened the door for gays to serve
The don’t ask don’t tell policy toward gays and lesbians serving in the military has been an issue that has debated and argued ever since President Clinton announced it 18 years ago. On December 22, 2010, President Obama sign legislation to repeal the don’t ask don’t tell policy. The policy is still a hot topic among members in the military and with members of congress. One of the most notably members of congress who oppose lifting the ban was Arizona senator John Mc Cain. By no means am I gay, but I served in the military and served with gay members.
Operation Iraq Freedom When they surrendered in the first Gulf War, Gulf War I, they agreed to allow inspections of WMD. They kicked the inspectors out and started shooting at our planes in the no-fly zone. More babies are aborted each and every day in the USA than the number of USA troops killed in Iraq since the beginning of the war. If people are worried about life, they should be working to stop abortion instead of the war. The average age of the soldier in Iraq is 30 years old so when you hear someone say to get our kids, boys, young men, out of Iraq, they don't understand what is happening over there.
Wills’ claims that the federal government's chief law enforcement official might need a refresher course on federal law pertaining to legal immigrants. Some American legislators have taken up the position that prohibiting bilingual ballots would be racist. However, evidence shows that millions of other American citizens feel that prohibiting the bilingual ballot is a step in the right direction. Wills’ begins his article with a political anecdote quoted by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. When he was asked whether he would favor the prohibition of the bilingual ballot, he simply stated, “Of course not.” Wills’ continues in the next section stating that our national identity and our federal laws are being weakened by immigration that is influenced by these bilingual ballots.
4). I am strongly pro this law because I believe people must have health insurance coverage one way or another but if we just talk about it and wait for the ‘perfect’ and agreed-by-all resolution, millions go without coverage and suffer every day, this law might not be perfect but it is here now and hopefully we will iron the kinks out as we go. Roe disappointed over the ruling, fueled up on his thoughts and has since filed and the House passed the Repeal of Obamacare Act on July 11, 2012. My congressman stated, “The court only determined the constitutionality of the ACA. It did not rule on whether the law improves out country’s health care system” (Roe, 2013, para.4).
At the time that President Clinton was urging the Pentagon to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly only 40 percent of the public agreed with him (Belkin, 2007). Since that time, public attitudes and opinions have shifted in a more open-minded direction. Eight national polls have been conducted over the past several years to survey Americans’ feelings on the subject. Each poll, including conservative Fox News, found that between 58 and 71 percent of those polled believed that homosexuals should be allowed to serve openly in the military. As society becomes increasingly more accepting of gays and lesbians, it only stands to reason that serving openly in the military will become less of an issue; to corroborate this, a Gallup poll of young adults found that an astounding 91 percent were in favor of serving openly.
The draft will divide the nation -- see Vietnam -- and the last thing the United States needs during a time of war is a people divided, says Roger Mundy, editor of the Daily Oakland Press. A nation must be united during war as this country was during WWII. In addition to a divided nation, the principle of equality among the sexes would haunt the military draft legislation. Equality among the sexes would haunt the military draft legislation because issues of gays in the military may serve as an even greater deterrent. Former president, Bill Clinton, temporarily resolved the issue of gays in the military with his "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.