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Sometimes. Sometimes they're just lucky... Owned by Remi #?

Quit diggin', Louie. I'll argue that while there is no explicit "right" to employment in Ohio, it's not possible for my employer to fire me because I'm female, while it is possible for them to fire me because I'm gay. You think many of your gay friends are doing well or better than you? Maybe they are, but only on the whim or tolerance of a company that sees their value and contributions as employees instead of some other non-important aspect of their humanity. I've worked m-fcking hard to get where I am WRT my job. It would suck to get fired because someone saw me, say, enjoying a hotdog with some friends at a gay bar. I can't resist adding: Now, it would be pretty funny if you got fired because someone saw you, say, enjoying a hotdog with some friends at a gay bar. Love, Kelly. Owned by Remi #?

When I read a post like that I often feel the same way. In this case, the responder isn't an anonymous jackass that I can write off as some privileged white guy who doesn't have a clue. The responder is a guy whom I consider to be a dear friend and know to be a kind, generous, reasonable and thoughtful young man, regardless of the fact that he has attempted to kill me no fewer than 2 times. So, we're going to go have a beer and discuss the root feelings behind the comment. Hopefully, Lou will be back to report in on the results of the beer summit. Owned by Remi #?

Probably, but they might be the kind that only work when installed and maintained in a gay household. Owned by Remi #?

Let's get some beers and talk. Owned by Remi #?

I think you're confusing giving a pull sign with pulling for the student. Coaches don't pull for students, but there's nothing wrong with a pull signal prior to turning and tracking to deploy. Owned by Remi #?

They are an abomination http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Students-Counter-Protest-Westboro-Baptist-Church-at-University-of-Chicago-UIC-God-Hates-Figs-and-Shrimp.html Owned by Remi #?

Nah, not your team. I'm in another league. Owned by Remi #?

Wow. That's quite a grammatical error for a print ad. Owned by Remi #?

Bullshit. That statement is fucked up on so many levels. That boils down to accepting this hateful, criminal behavior as just another way to prevent gays from having military careers. Fuck her, huh? If she doesn't like it she can go get another job. Anger aside: She knew she didn't have to put up with it. She expresses regret for making the choice to put up with it. The tragedy in DADT is that she was forced to have to make a choice at all if she wanted to have a career she seems to have been deeply committed to. Owned by Remi #?

I've added to my post. Please take a look. Owned by Remi #?

The study compares suicide rates of female veterans to female civilians. What are the relative suicide rates of male veterans to male civilians? What are the relative suicide rates of female to male veterans? What are the relative suicide rates of female to male civilians? Are the females who serve in the military already pre-disposed to suicide or does something happen after they join that makes them more prone? What is your point? Edit: I decided to do a little "quick" research on this myself. From your article about female veterans: "In the 18-to-34 age group, there were 56 suicides among 418,132 veterans" Here's an article from CBS News about suicide rates for male veterans: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/11/national/main6083072.shtml "In 2005, the rate per 100,000 veterans among men ages 18-29 was 44.99" So now we know that female veterans are more likely to commit suicide than females who have never served, and that male veterans are 4x more likely to commit suicide than female veterans. WTF does this have to do with DADT anyway? Owned by Remi #?

I think you're confusing Transgender with Transsexual. Even if you are, there are many transsexuals who never get reassignment surgery. It's not a requirement. Brought this to mind though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPML-n1kRnY Owned by Remi #?

I missed this when you first posted it, Winsor. It's very well stated and very thoughtful. The only thing I want to say is that I think that DADT was good for its time 15 years ago, but it's time to move on now. Owned by Remi #?

Feel free to wave What where is this? http://wins.failblog.org/ Owned by Remi #?

You clearly don't know what "openly gay" means either. Owned by Remi #?

Yes, I'm busted. I have no idea what "openly" gay means. Please explain it to me. Owned by Remi #?

I most certainly am. You're taking something subjective like masculinity and comparing it to something that has definite rules or expectations like conduct. Relative masculinity has jack shit to do with the ability to snap a salute, iron pants, polish shoes, or keep a haircut within regulations. Owned by Remi #?

Ummm.... I assume that you use flamer to mean a man who's effeminate? WTF does that have to do with conduct in the military? Owned by Remi #?

As have eating shrimp and lobster. That was my original point and you've just circled yourself right back to it. Tell us again, please, what JC would say about eating these tasty little shellfish? Bye. Owned by Remi #?

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That's Paul, not JC Where's JC? Come back if you find it. Owned by Remi #?

In that case, I'd like some scriptural references from the new testament that mention JC's views on homosexuality, please. Owned by Remi #?

What would he say about eating shrimp and lobster? I'm serious. Owned by Remi #?

It's a secret rate. It's so secret that all of my service records are classified and all I have to show for it is this little rainbow pin I wear on my lapel. Owned by Remi #?