Don't Ask, Don't Tell
But Why Do Either If My Own Damn Business Is Being Minded?

Recently the case of ex-military lieutenant Josh Seafered casually found its way into a cellblock discussion due to a segment on NPR radio, wherein Josh's book called Our Times and Secrets of Don't Ask Don't Tell had sparked a host of debates and contentions.

It's 2011, 2011, for people's sake. And it still never ceases to amaze me that people are still so closed-minded and that for every progressive step those of US whom live an alternative lifestyle make, the unfortunate multitudes of bigots, racists, and just simply ridiculously ignorant people try to keep pace with US every step of the way. I'm determined to move on ahead.

The outrageous and completely unacceptable behavior of others discriminating against "someone" or a group of taxpaying citizens of this country, simply because of their sexual orientation or alternative lifestyle have got to be "dealt with" more earnestly until it's eradicated from a progressive society.

However, even more outrageous, and even more unacceptable to a point of obscenity, is that someone like Josh Seafered, a lieutenant in our country's armed forces, can actually be denied equality and freedom of expression, and by the very government and country whom Josh has dedicated his life to defend against all domestic and foreign threats.

Who someone chooses to love and have a relationship with should be of no compelling concern unless it, in some significant way, impedes, precludes, or prevents an individual form carrying out their duty, job, and responsibility. Clearly, in the matter of Josh Seafered, the man was more than capable of doing his job. So there's no place for Don't Ask Don't Tell if Josh's business is regarded equal like heterosexuals because if Josh had said he loved Joan instead of Carl, the issue would be non-existent. Move forward and stay progressive.

By De'ann Tha Doll