By: CR
I have to honestly confess my surprise at how supportive the GP bloggers have been of Choi. I’m particularly surprised given that, as a moderate who is somewhat to the left of GP-residents, I actually...
View ArticleBy: GayPatriotWest
Fair point, CR. While I agree he went overboard on this, I support him because I believe his intention was to draw attention to the absurdity of the policy.
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By: CR
Dan, I think it’s great that you’re supporting him. I should add (or clarify) that my comment isn’t a criticism; just an expression of surprise to find myself to the right of you guys on this issue!
View ArticleBy: Ignatius
I would bet there are many who think those who violently protested Proposition 8 went overboard, but still support them because they’re protesting what they consider an absurd policy/legal situation....
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By: Classical Liberal Dave
Choi’s first-generation Korean parents were oblivious to his being gay, so much so that when they suspected their older son of being gay they sought his advice on how to “change” him. Ironically the...
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Well, if it was a criticism, it was a fair one. As to finding yourself to the “right” of me on this one, well, on DADT, once I started reading the studies on gays in the military, i became increasingly...
View ArticleBy: Pat
All good points above. I agree that DADT is well past its time, and its time to modernize the policy. I didn’t realize that Choi, for most intents and purposes, was able to serve openly and honestly....
View ArticleBy: Ignatius
Not to put too fine a point on it, but …also from my perspective as an American wanting the best military possible for our nation… The U.S. military is so far ahead of its nearest competitor...
View ArticleBy: TAL
@ Ignatius: I’m not sure I understand your thinking. You say we have the best military, but it surprises me that you think it wouldn’t be strong or good enough to “withstand” women in combat, or openly...
View ArticleBy: Ignatius
TAL, thanks for your polite, thoughtful reply. Hopefully, I can make my position a bit clearer. As with any existing institution, those that want change must provide a compelling argument to do so,...
View ArticleBy: Mark
I find anyone so willing to grab the public spotlight, especially highlighting their own lives that have no bearing on the issue at hand--DADT--very specious.
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[...] a comment from a civil critic which helps me put my own worldview into perspective. Responding to Average Gay Joe’s post linking a Podcast Interview of Lt. Daniel Choi, reader CR did just...
View ArticleBy: Peter Hughes
Wonder what Korean fag-hag Margaret Cho would make of this situation? (Not as if I really care, but it would prove to be a good source of humor.) Regards, Peter H.
View ArticleBy: TAL
@Ignatius: Thank you for clarifying so extensively – I think a lot of the points you make are very valid, especially regarding the military as having a very masculine culture and that “arm-chair”...
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*Sorry, I meant also to add that I feel that all the points you bring up about homophobia etc. are valid, but would pass eventually because we should give our soldiers credit that they are open-minded...
View ArticleBy: Audrey the Libertarian
“Wonder what Korean fag-hag Margaret Cho would make of this situation? (Not as if I really care, but it would prove to be a good source of humor.)” So Peter, all Korean-Americans think alike, huh.
View ArticleBy: The Livewire
Not unless they're all named Margaret Cho. He was referring to her in the singular. Shame on you Audrey for generalizing that she speaks for all Koreans.
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