While U.S. Fumbles On DADT, Australia & Canada Accommodate Trans Servicemembers
by: Autumn Sandeen
Fri Dec 10, 2010 at 14:00:00 PM EST
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As I watched the Family Research Council's (FRC's) November 30, 2010 Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) press conference, my mind kept wandering back to the signature line from Henny Penny: The sky is falling! As I've listened to the statements of Senator John McCain on DADT -- as Senator McCain has rhetorically moved the goal posts on what it would take for him to vote for repeal of DADT -- my mind keeps wandering back to the signature line from Henny Penny: The sky is falling!
We know, if only from the examples of other militaries in our allied countries who allow lesbian, gay, and bisexual servicemembers to serve openly, that the sky won't fall if DADT is repealed. The military will still be able to accomplish its missions if DADT should be repealed.
Let's see here. Canada and Australia let in trans and gay service members. They are not actively starting or engaging in wars. (except when the U.S. twists their arms to send over a few troops).
Ergo,....If we allow LGBT service members, then we won't be starting any wars!