We asked your opinion on gays in the military.
gays should not be allowed to serve in military !!!!! - Dan, San Diego
I am in the Marine Corps and stationed out of Camp Pendleton and I believe that it would effect troop morale and would cause a lot of problems. If they were to pass this I think it should be up to the men and women in the military. Maybe a vote? - Jarrod, Vista
I am oppossed to allowing gays in the military. There is a reason why the law is in effect and I support that law. As a Christian that happens to be a Marine, it is morally wrong to have homsexuals around. I will get out of the military if homsexuals are allowed to serve. God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve. - Michael, Murphy Canyon
It's shameful that in this day and time, that people are so narrow minded that they would not allow honorable, brave, valiant and patriotic men and women to serve in our military. If people are willing to do it, God bless them. - Bo, Normal Heights
no gays should not be allowed to serve in military - Dan, San Diego
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is working fine for the military. It doesn't matter if he is gay or not, if he fights for his country, that is all that matters. Don't try and push the gay agenda by forcing it on the military. - Tom, San Diego
If you enter the service with "Hi, my name is big gay Al" than you deserve what you get. But if you just keep your big mouths shut than they wouldn't have a need to question you about your sexuality. So I say don't be dumb. Just think of it as a job, with no need to advertise who you share your bed with!!! - James, San Diego
I am a United States Marine. I know the ins and outs of the U.S. Military. Allowing Gays in the military would make things for us even worse then they already are. - Ally, Terrasanta
It's ironic how it WAS in the military that my homophobia was cured when I befriended several individuals who would later confide in me their homosexuality. I remember thinking, "Hmm, I guess homosexuals aren't as weird as I thought." Since then, I've met some very smart and good-hearted people. Even more ironic, I developed a "Gaydar" and found out that my childhood best friend was gay. When he finally came out to me, he was reliefed to find out that I simply didn't mind. Mostly because that didn't change anything. 21 years later, we are still best friends. - Rodolfo, Chula Vista
The Don't Ask, Don't Tell law should be repealed. I spent four years in the Navy. The military is full of gays, most of whom don't reveal themselves. The idea that gays will ruin morale or are a security risk is very outdated. That is a carryover from the 1970's. Gay people contribute as much as straight people. - David, San Diego
Hi, I believe if the want to serve, then serve. If they don't ask then why set yourself up by telling anyone you're gay. It is just other reason to bark up the "ole I'm and your treating me badly tree" once again. No need to say "hi, I'm gay" when being in the Military. And yes, I'm gay but no need to be that open about it. - Christopher, El Cajon
