The Don't ask, Don't tell policy deals with the US Armed Forces.  Explain what this policy mean.?
365873
It means that they won't ask you if you are gay, that way you don't have to tell them.
1146120
Not really a question...\n\n\nMy motto: \nIf you dont' stand behind our troops, \nfeel free to stand in front of them.
1046585
People need to understand that human rights and military law and discipline are not compatible.\n\nThey also need to understand that the military is an all volunteer organization.  No one was forced to join the military.  Upon joining the military, the individual takes and oath, and at that time gives up a number of the basic rights that are available to a regular citizen.  This is not being evil, but it is something that is necessary for the military to operate efficiently.\n\nHaving said that, I think that the policy is stupid.  It came out of the fear of AIDS during the 1980s.  It also was created and made law by a Democrat President (Bill Clinton) and a Democrat Congress (most people choose to not remember that).  I think homosexuals have as much right to serve as anyone else, and should be bound by the same rules as anyone else (ie, do not rape the object of your affection).  As long as what you are doing does not hinder the Mission (which is the priority, not some social experiment), do whatever you want.\n\nHowever, it is up to you people to get your congressmen and president to change this rule.  The military cannot.  Seems kind of ironic that the military takes all of the heat for a law they didn't want, didn't create, and can't change, but are expected to enforce.
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Don't ask, don't tell!\n\nI'm sure that it happens, just like it happens anywhere else.   But as I'm sure you know, it's a rather large controversy for the military in general.
338406
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal assistance."  \n  - Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the Civil Rights Act of 1964\n\nSo it has not had a negative impact on the military.
531694
If they dont ask, dont tell.  If they do ask, be honest.\n\nBest of luck!
670988
The gay question again.  It all has to do with maintaining morale and discipline in the ranks.  Or so they say.  Personally I stand by that policy.  But there are other issues involved as well.  Such as...$$$$ For example, where should you put (billet) a person who happens to be homosexual?  Do you put (let's say him) in with the male barracks where he may very well end up hurt?  Do you put him in with the females where some may feel threatened?  The military has specfic rules as far as who will qualify to live off base on the economy.  Usually this is reserved for married couples and for individuals holding a rank of E-4 and above.  Single Jr. enlisted usually live on base in the Dorms.  Two person to a room.  How fare is it to have a heterosexual male and a homosexual male as roommates.  The Heterosexual guy might not want the living arragement.  This effects morale and discipline.  It wouldn't be fair to give the homosexual guy the extra housing allowance for him to live off base and then deny it to the heterosexual guy.  Then you have to look at special arrangments for deployments.  The military has policies against cohabitation for married couples that are on the same deployments.  It's not suppose to happen.  I've seen that a few times.  I could go on and on.  Personally I have nothing against gays in the military but with some limitations!  Gays have proudly served this country in the armed forces since 1776. They have fought and died for  something they believed in and loved, the principles of the U.S.A. You have to admire and respect that!  The "don't ask don't tell" policy is a happy medium and is a good policy.  There are just to many issues that have to be dealt with concerning your question.  There are other military organizations from foreign countires that allow homosexuals to serve though.  During my 21 years in the AF I saw several people, wonderful people, be shown the door when they either admitted or were exposed to being a homosexual.  Give them their just do honors and awards for a job well done, and then send them on their way with a handshake or a salute.  Don't punish them for wanting to serve.
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Israel's attacked all the time. I think they're referring to an invasion. The (U.S.) military's subordinate to the government. Soldiers at war don't have the luxury of idealism. They're fighting for their own, and their buddie's survival.\n  An army of soldiers who pick and choose their battles is a mob, not an army. It's the "elected" government that makes those decisions. Do we REALLY want our military to determine our foreign policy?
31562
The millitary restricts access to soldiers/units. Controls what can be asked, where the reporter goes, etc. to limit the amount of negative press that comes out of the region (and most of it is bad). The result though, is this. very little info about the thousands of American soldiers there, and a ton of news about relatively inconsequential people.
968155
I forgot the name for the act (posse commo tas? I think), but you can't use US troops to police the cities unless martial law is declared.  I am a Solider and I don't want to have to be the police or police our own cities.  We don't have an Army to protect us form ourselves.  My oath is to defend the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic and to the Constitution.  Not to police the streets.  We are trained to fight wars, not to be police.  You would not want the mentality of a warfighter to respond to a domestic disturbance, not a good combo.
583894
This has it's origin with the military, and refers to information that is kept secret until individuals with clearance ask for information.\nNow it has filtered down into common language and refers to information kept from public discussion. Also, some just think they're cool if they say it!
728315
It means that there shall be no interference by a public authority (eg. Home office)with the exercise of this right except such as\n\nis in accordance with the law \nis necessary in a democratic society \nin the interests of national security, public safety \nthe economic well-being of the country\nfor the prevention of disorder or crime\nfor the protection of health or morals\nfor the protection of the rights and freedoms of others
305841
I believe that it refers to either the absence of power (meaning, no one is in control) or it means that there are no politics going on.\n\nMy guess is that it refers to the absence of a controlling force or entity.  Right now, there is almost a political vacuum in Iraq.  No one is completely in control, which is why there is a civil war brewing.
63076
First: there are *already* gays in the military. Just because they are not open about it doesn't mean that they aren't there.\n\nSecond: as a result of the situation mentioned in the previous paragraph, I can guarantee you that relationship issues are already occurring. These relationships should be handled in the same way as any other-- under the existing rules and regs that govern all kinds of interpersonal relationships, such as fraternization, sexual harrassment, substance abuse, etc.
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The Forward forces activities of the United States shall not be divulged in any manner. Any information given could be interpreted as treason, results of information disclosed of these forces may cause harm to military personnel and or relations between countries involved. There for any questions regarding the Military Activities in the Persian Gulf shall not be answered by any personnel other than that of our Press Representative of the United States of America.
990251
There is a big difference between keeping the people informed of the governments activities and National Security.  Those who put our soldiers and nation at risk for the purpose of selling a newspapers are deplorable snakes.
285414
In the U.S. we have an all volunteer military so this would not apply to those who volunteer to serve.  When we had a Draft it was a felony to refuse induction.