I am pleased to see the military of US of A doing away with 'don't ask, don't tell. I was active duty when that bit of bafflement was instituted. I thought it quite demeaning to tell troops 'if you make it 20 years without anyone knowing (for certain) that you are gay we will let you retire. On the other hand, if we prove you are gay 19 years 11 months and 29 days into your service, you will be dishonorably discharged - with no retirement pay or benefits. Don't ask don't tell... Don't admit who you are. As recently as 100 years ago in the USA's history this could have been directed at me - as in don't tell anyone I am black, since I am melanin challenged...
I’m just saying.
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