I do think that America is the greatest nation, but that's just my (biased) opinion. I certainly realize our long history of less than great acts and I'm well aware of our current challenges, but I still think we're the greatest nation and that we need to hold ourselves to that and live up to the standards that we have created. In doing so, we should look to other countries and consider what they're doing and how their ideas may work for us. We can't just sit around saying we're the greatest without taking steps to maintain that greatness. It seems as though some tend to forget that. They want to maintain the status quo but they seem to forget or don't notice that other nations are gaining on us and surpassing us in some ways. We have to continuously strive for greatness.
Right. I know it's too much to expect one to keep their deviant sexual practices private. Whatever are we thinking! I know that some won't be satisfied until it's the whole "in your face", like it or not mantra is complete.
Unfortunately while the law may change with time, the acceptance and respect and need to be validated can't be legislated. And the methods being used make that even more certain. Groups demanding special treatment often shoot themselves in the foot that way.
And the survey doesn't count for much unless it was taken only from folks who currently are forced to live together with other members in the barracks. It's easy to say what you could/couldn't tolerate when you're not being forced into the situation.
Openly serving homosexuals would cause issues in the barracks--the military has enough issues to deal with and does not need the added distraction.
Soldiers are trained to KILL the enemy. Not be forced to cohabitate with them!
There is a difference between "being afraid" and being "disgusted".
So now gays are the enemy? Interesting.
Sort of like the Wicked Witch of the West... can't beat her in fighting, but one could take her out with a bucket of water. Hmmm, what if an 'enemy' were all gays? Why, our forces would be in full retreat.
Right. I know it's too much to expect one to keep their deviant sexual practices private. Whatever are we thinking! I know that some won't be satisfied until it's the whole "in your face", like it or not mantra is complete.
Unfortunately while the law may change with time, the acceptance and respect and need to be validated can't be legislated. And the methods being used make that even more certain. Groups demanding special treatment often shoot themselves in the foot that way.
This is my last response to you, preferring to hold to the higher standards this board sets over some others.
Most hetero folk engage in cunnilingus, and do not think they would claim it as disgusting.
Most herero folk engage in fellatio, and do not think hetero folk would claim it as disgusting.
It is interesting to ponder how it is it suddenly, magically morphs into such a horrid thing when there is a tandem administration of one of the above, instead of a combination of both of the above.
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I do think that America is the greatest nation, but that's just my (biased) opinion. I certainly realize our long history of less than great acts and I'm well aware of our current challenges, but I still think we're the greatest nation and that we need to hold ourselves to that and live up to the standards that we have created. In doing so, we should look to other countries and consider what they're doing and how their ideas may work for us. We can't just sit around saying we're the greatest without taking steps to maintain that greatness. It seems as though some tend to forget that. They want to maintain the status quo but they seem to forget or don't notice that other nations are gaining on us and surpassing us in some ways. We have to continuously strive for greatness.
Chrissy
I do think that America is the greatest nation, but that's just my (biased) opinion.
I actually think so, too.
Ugh!
~The argument I keep hearing on this thread from some
What the heck kind of comparison is this:
>>And yet these same me who are sooooooooo uncomfortable around gays are supposed to be brave enough to fight the enemy?<<
Soldiers are trained to KILL the enemy. Not be forced to cohabitate with them!
There is a difference between "being afraid" and being "disgusted".
Right. I know it's too much to expect one to keep their deviant sexual practices private. Whatever are we thinking! I know that some won't be satisfied until it's the whole "in your face", like it or not mantra is complete.
Unfortunately while the law may change with time, the acceptance and respect and need to be validated can't be legislated. And the methods being used make that even more certain. Groups demanding special treatment often shoot themselves in the foot that way.
Gay barracks. It's the only solution.
No most still saw a problem with it.
And the survey doesn't count for much unless it was taken only from folks who currently are forced to live together with other members in the barracks. It's easy to say what you could/couldn't tolerate when you're not being forced into the situation.
Openly serving homosexuals would cause issues in the barracks--the military has enough issues to deal with and does not need the added distraction.
Soldiers are trained to KILL the enemy. Not be forced to cohabitate with them!
There is a difference between "being afraid" and being "disgusted".
So now gays are the enemy? Interesting.
Sort of like the Wicked Witch of the West... can't beat her in fighting, but one could take her out with a bucket of water. Hmmm, what if an 'enemy' were all gays? Why, our forces would be in full retreat.
Oh, and it is also interesting
Full length fiction: worlds undone
"You have no power over my body..." ~ Anne Hutchinson
Right. I know it's too much to expect one to keep their deviant sexual practices private. Whatever are we thinking! I know that some won't be satisfied until it's the whole "in your face", like it or not mantra is complete.
Unfortunately while the law may change with time, the acceptance and respect and need to be validated can't be legislated. And the methods being used make that even more certain. Groups demanding special treatment often shoot themselves in the foot that way.
This is my last response to you, preferring to hold to the higher standards this board sets over some others.
Most hetero folk engage in cunnilingus, and do not think they would claim it as disgusting.
Most herero folk engage in fellatio, and do not think hetero folk would claim it as disgusting.
It is interesting to ponder how it is it suddenly, magically morphs into such a horrid thing when there is a tandem administration of one of the above, instead of a combination of both of the above.
People can be really silly.
Full length fiction: worlds undone
"You have no power over my body..." ~ Anne Hutchinson
"You think you know, sir!" ~ Cornflake Girl ~ Tori Amos.
Edited 6/1/2009 1:12 pm ET by llhaesa
Full length fiction: worlds undone
"You have no power over my body..." ~ Anne Hutchinson
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