President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen certified Friday that the U.S. military is prepared to accept openly gay and lesbian service members, and that doing so will not harm military readiness, according to the White House.
Under a bill passed last year that set up a process for repealing the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy, all three men needed to sign a certification that confirms the military's ability to accept the integration of openly gay and lesbian troops.
A 60-day waiting period will now begin before the repeal is fully implemented.
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I'm so happy with today's news, but can't help wonder about all the brave young men and women that were dis-charged prior to today. I hope they know how proud we all are of them.
Good and maybe bad too...i am willing to bet there may be a slight increase in "hate crimes" in the military once gays and lesbians start opening up...it will be a matter of time...
So, Dave, you prefer it that people live in lies and fear and held in contempt and perhaps even still be subjected to violence is the better alternative? Is that the way to work it?
Not just "good," my friend above.
Superior.
Better. Betterest.
This president hates America.
Maybe the most ignorant statement of the day. Congratulations!
You're absolutely right – I'm thinking you should move somewhere else in protest...somewhere that reflects your views. Iran comes to mind. Enjoy.
It sure seems he does dislike America very much. He is doing his best to destroy us from the inside.
hate is a very strong word................. and I think it applies very well........... to you.
Thinking7,
So trying to get health coverage for more Americans is a sign he is trying to destroy us? So going after the person who caused 9/11 is trying to destroy us or should he not be concerned about bin Laden like Bush?
LOL.
I say to you, Ben-wa: Balz!
Well. I'm not so sure about all this Pentagon stuff.
I mean, I love fashion, and I have a beautifully designed apartment and all that, but I'm afraid my business may suffer somewhat when the fleet comes to town.
Don't worry Sheryl....I am sure the Navy will allow some sailors to wear pumps on the boat...buahahahahahaha...
As Pat Robertson said, giving gays these rights will destroy our society. But even he admits that gay men would step in and do a lovely restoration.
Pat Robertson is heartless ignoramus that suggested that Haiti victims deserved what they got. Worthless source.
If Republicans do not want gays in the Armed Forces they should take their place.
George Washington would be proud!
I don't think he'd really care, the slaveowner.
Obviously the President has found his priority
yeah, finally keeping a campaign promise.
@ Jose:
You disagree with this bill?
Good. There is always disagreement.
Ya win some, ya lose some.
You lost this one.
Wait, you mean now I have to serve with the gays? What if they get hit and start bleeding their green acid? I won't be able to put on a tourniquet if they're squirting acid everywhere. Or what if they start making out during a firefight? You know they can't help their gay urges to try to hump EVERY man they see. That's just science.
...then cover your a$$ and shut up.
So I guess people can't read blatant sarcasm.
And dont let them bite you cody. They are always after brains and if they bite you you could become one. No, wait, thats zombies. Never mind.
If you see them spurting some of that green acid, catch some of it in a jar and run, don't walk to the News of the World for your payday on the scoop.
Oops. Sorry. Too late.
Hey C-baby, you're just dying to live your fantasy story we can see! Perhaps one day you will, just maybe!
i dont care if your gay or not; but i think the men of the military are not going to like having to take showers ect with a gay guy ; do you think this will hurt enlistments as well as fights and stuff; its seems a little weird to me
I'm not sure, Wendy, but your kinda turning me on a little
I've deployed to some pretty crappy bare bases. Other than Basic, I've never had to shower in public. And in basic, you don't get to sit and play in the shower. It's like 20 seconds, in and out. Even the gayest of the gays didn't have time to check out my sweet body.
Truth is that they already are... they just don't know it.
weirdo!!!!
Well, then, they can stay dirty and unwashed and stinky. Or bathe in the sink.
Well, Wendy, of course we have all heard that many of the straight men there are wimps who will start to whimper, shake hysterically, and cry if they have to shower with a G-ay man or perish the thought share a room with him! They will simply be in tears all of the time with hankies by their side thinking submissive thoughts and wishing they were strong enough to fight the tears but alas, they will not be and will have to simply resolve to be subservient to their G-ay bros. Forgone conclusion.
....because Pat Robertson is the final word on anything, right?
*Sigh*
Hello, JIF.
Agreed: Superior.
So, what now? Will they have to have gay showers and straight showers? I'm sure no straight guy wants a naked gay guy in the shower with him.
Straight guys already have gay guys in the shower with them. And since when does what a soldier "wants" matter? Duty, Honor, Country, and what makes me feel comfortable in the shower...oh yeah, forgot about that.
Hmmm...well, if it serves our country..........
They already have gay guys in the shower with them. They just don't know who they are.
Well, hopefully they'll have sideways showers, ya know, the ones that spray both ways! Those are the best. I just love it when they squirt at my body all over. It makes me feel all tingly. You will too!
See? A great day for all!
Well, Thinking, if those men do not want to shower with G-ays, then they will have to get a chaperone to look after them while they shower to assure that if they drop the soap no G-ay man will take advantage of the situation! Or they could simply shower with their clothes on as some ladies do while in the presence of mixed company. That would solve the problem!
A doctor from Israel says: "In Israel, the medicine is so advanced that we cut off a man’s testicles, put them on another man and in 6 weeks, he is looking for work"
The German doctor comments: "That's nothing, in Germany we take part of a brain from one man, put it in another man, and in 4 weeks, he is looking for work"
A Russian doctor says: Russia has you beat, Gentlemen, we take out half a heart from one, put it in another's chest, and in 2 weeks, he is looking for work."
The United States doctor answers and laughs: "You are all way behind us. A little over two years ago in the USA , we took a man with no brains, no heart and no balls, put him in as President. Now, the whole country is looking for work!!!
yeah and then Obama won after that President. LMAO AT YOU.
I think you mean a little over 10 years ago...
This would have been Hella Funny.....in 2002!
Now you are mis-representing yankees, because you can't count. That event didn't happen two years ago, it was clearly almost 11 years ago. I remember it well. We are still paying for it!
Thats perfect.. and so true. And LOL you need to pull your head out of your butt... That is this so called president.. Usless pos.
Civilians are making more about this than those of us in the military. After 8 years in the military I have work with many gays both in the US military and other foreign services. Those in the military complaining are the ones that complain about everything else and the rest of us do not care. Its really a non issue. Really.
thanks for your service and for putting this in perspective.
Exactly. I have almost 7 years in and I couldn't care any less. And that's the general consensus of most of the people I work with. Except for, as you pointed out, the whiners.
No worries Stejo. I love my country and I love my job. I find all this quite amusing. Everyone thought the world was going to end when Blacks and Women were allowed to fight and die for the United States of America and we still stand tall. Diversity is what makes our military great.