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Does it strike you as odd that while you're on Capitol Hill this week discussing this law, an estimated 65,000 gay and lesbian service members will be serving their country on active duty or in the reserves?
Yes, and those numbers will be a part of the discussion, they will be brought out by the witnesses. Percentagewise, it's low, but it is significant in terms of the roles they play, the contribution they have been making. A lot of people are serving today without a lot of concern on the part of their fellow members of the military or their superior officers that there may be a problem. It begs the question: does this policy have merit? Should it remain the same, should it be tweaked, or should it be done away with?

What do you think personally?
I'm a signer on the bill. But before I signed on, I spent some time with commanders and other military people in San Diego. I asked them about it. I tried to get to the heart of the operational issues in terms of ability to do their job. And I didn't get anyone saying it was an issue.

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Posted By: KaKeKh @ 06/19/2009 6:38:58 PM

I respect your service. I was in the Marine Corp for 8 yrs. We fight for all people rights not just those we agree with. One of my best firends is gay and once he told my cousin who had issues with it, "I am not an equal rights gay and you are not my type." Sweetie just like every girl don't want you the same goes for men.
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Posted By: KaKeKh @ 06/19/2009 6:30:09 PM

How long have you been gay? I don't understand the anger people have concering what 's going on in their bedrooms.
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Posted By: KaKeKh @ 06/19/2009 6:26:42 PM

Do not judge, or you too will be judged.( Matthew 7:1) or 'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. (Leviticus 19:18) You are a virgin in the word of God you like me is a sinner. I serve a loving God and just like you gays and lesbians are not mistakes. The only person lying to their children are those who use any reason to fill them with hate. What your mindset does is nurture self hate because if one of your children happen to be gay they will not be able to turn to you and may act out in unhealthy ways, possible harming themsleves or others. I am not saying put down your bible but you may want to also pickup a medical book and take the time to educate yourself and your children. You don't have to agree but being being ignorant and prejudice is not a good look. Tonight before you go to sleep pray for understand and work on your own sins instead of others.