Saturday, April 28, 2007

John Edwards Position on Don't Ask, Don't Tell

John EdwardsBONUS ADDITION to Gays in the Military Series:

The Edwards campaign is the first campaign to respond to the question “What is your position on the “Don't ask, don't tell” policy? Should gays be allowed in the military?”

Here is his response:

Dear Simmons,

Thank you for contacting the campaign about Senator Edwards' stance on “Don't ask, don't tell.” Edwards believes that our military ought to treat all service members equally and in a way that promotes national security, without regard to their sexual orientation.

Thanks again for your question.

Sincerely,

The Edwards Team


Gays in the Military Series:

John Edwards Position on Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Presidential Candidates Views On "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
6 Reasons Gays Should Be Allowed In The Military
[POLL] Should Gays Be Allowed in the Military


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just came across this site when I was wondering what Rudy thought about Gays in the military. Was happy to see he would leave the policy as "Don't ask and don't tell".
It was disappointing that the person writing for this subject does not believe that people have a different opinion without calling them bigots. This person will not listen to opposing view. But for those who will listen, I am a 29 year retiree. There is a difference has someone gay in the military and I suspect that 80-90% of military personnel would not want to see gays in the military.
A comparision was made with women in the military as a distraction. They are a different distraction (positive), but do not fee they should be in combat positions. My experience is that soldiers are always looking out for them and not paying attention to their mission 100%.
Yes I feel that gays are immoral, so does that make ma a bigiot? If so there is nothing more to talk about. DH

Simmons said...

"Yes I feel that gays are immoral, so does that make ma a bigiot?"

Yes, actually. How are they different from everyone else?!?! They are just human beings!

Anonymous said...

"Yes I feel that gays are immoral, so does that make ma a bigiot?

Are you kidding? I think that's the definition of "bigot."