updated 5:59 p.m. ET, Mon., Nov. 17, 2008 ANNAPOLIS, Md. - More than 100 retired generals and admirals called Monday for repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays so they can serve openly, according to a statement obtained by The Associated Press. The move by the military veterans confronts the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama with a thorny political and cultural issue that dogged former President Bill Clinton early in his administration. "As is the case with Great Britain, Israel, and other nations that allow gays and lesbians to serve openly, our service members are professionals who are able to work together effectively despite differences in race, gender, religion, and sexuality," the officers wrote. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27774058/?GT1=43001 I'd rather they would be trying to come up with ways to end the war in Afghanistan than trying to appease others. I guess this is their priority now a days. :shrug:
I find it ironic that its 104 retired 'not on my watch' generals raising this issue and last year it was 28. Why don't all current serving generals put the issue to rest and voice their opinion once and for all, or is it a case of don't ask , don't tell before we get our pension Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
In America that would represent about 12 million gay people who admit they are gay. There aren't any other statistics available to show more than that.
Estimates range from 1% to 10% which is a very wide range. Would it be a problem if it turned out many of them were gay?
