Excited
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
A few weeks ago, I made a post about Lieutenant Dan Choi, an openly gay West Point grad that had served in Iraq. Lt. Choi is the figurehead for a movement opposing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the homophobic policy that prohibits open homosexuals from serving in the military. This was — and still is — a movement that garnered attention from blogs and news networks because it showed just how detrimental the policy was to our national security. But apparently being gay trumps being an honorable and brave serviceman because Lt. Choi and fellow soldier Second Lt. Sandy Tsao are both being discharged from the military due to their sexual orientation. As always, I turn to the Daily Show to get a better perspective.
The problems with this are pretty obvious. To fire one of the 54 Arabic translators serving in the military, in an age when Arabic translators serving in the military are in high demand, is beyond ludicrous. What’s worse is the inaction coming from the White House; I wrote before how November 4th’s was sort of a bittersweet day because of Prop 8 here in California and this doesn’t make it much better. Despite reaffirmations from President Barack Obama, in forms of speeches and hand written letters , that “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” would be repealed – and apparently it could easily be done so – it still very much stands and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change anytime soon.
I’ve been trying to look at this story from another prospective, or at least to find someone who’s looking at this story from another prospective, but I just haven’t been able to find them. There is just no rational reason for this policy to continue, or for these honorable individuals and heroes to be treated the way they have been treated.
How does this post make you feel?
- Fascinated
- Amused
- Bored
- Sad
- Angry
NOTE: 8Asians.com is a community, and we thank you for being a part of it. While we welcome and appreciate differences in opinion, if you're rude or you're promoting spam, we have a right to edit or delete your comment. Read our comment policy for more information.
If you see a comment that violates the 8Asians.com comment policy, you may flag the comment by mousing over the comment and clicking "FLAG."
Thanks for the link Daniel.
How is Senator Inhofe still in office? That post didn't even address the issue at hand and just marketed himself and his partisan mentality.
Thanks for the link Daniel.
How is Senator Inhofe still in office? That post didn't even address the issue at hand and just marketed himself and his partisan mentality.
1/54. Big deal.
1/54. Big deal.
Dan Choi Is Gay
The Daily Show. May 14, 2009. (03:50)
John Oliver acknowledges that Dan Choi may be a valuable Arabic translator, but he's gay.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?vide...
Dan Choi Is Gay
The Daily Show. May 14, 2009. (03:50)
John Oliver acknowledges that Dan Choi may be a valuable Arabic translator, but he's gay.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?vide...
kevin, you might find this link useful:
http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/...
it talks about the issue from both sides. the arguments supporting "don't ask don't tell" are pretty weak, imo... but there you have it.
kevin, you might find this link useful:
http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/...
it talks about the issue from both sides. the arguments supporting "don't ask don't tell" are pretty weak, imo... but there you have it.
Trackbacks
Custom Search
Recent Posts
- Is Kim Jong Un Dead? Assassination Rumors Hit the Internet
- Help Fight Stereoptypes With Asian Crew Clothing
- Deftones’ Chi Cheng Wakes Up From His 3-Year Coma
- SXSW 2012 Has a Nice Handful of Asian Movies
- Woman In China Gives Birth To 15 Lb Baby
- Naruto & Dragonball Now Available On Barnes & Noble Nook
- Kisai Rogue KR2 LED Watch
Recent Comments
- : Good luck! Hope things work out. – Behind The Scenes With Team Janet & A Call To Help Janet Find Her Match
- : I think due to the political sensitivities and how prominent many Chinese have become involved in American institutions (and in several ways, vice versa), Pete... – Pete Hoekstra's Offensive Anti-Asian Super Bowl Ad
- : @itzagudwun I was going to drop the discussion but let me ask you a question. What exactly am I stereotyping about Asian parents? Is is... – What if Jeremy Lin Weren't Asian?
- : Great article again, Tim. I'm actually very surprised in hearing the findings. I knew that Asian Americans were less likely to carry credit card debt... – Asian Americans Have Mixed Results In Retirement Study
- : Rock-on, Steven. Judging from the segment, I find this female host to be less of an attention-whore than Olivia Munn. Moar female hosts like this,... – Steven Yeun Talks About The Walking Dead Season 2.5 & Tries A Bacon Milkshake
APA Events
Feb 16: Adam WarRock and Kirby Krackle: West Cost Tour Dates!!!
Feb 16: (New York, NY) Amar Chitra Katha: Monica Ferrell, Chitra Ganesh, Keshni Kashyap, and Himanshu “Heems” Suri of Das Racist
Feb 17: (Los Angeles, CA) All My Sons
Feb 18: (Stanford, CA) Stanford’s 16th Listen to the Silence Conference- Feb 18: (San Francisco, CA) NAAAP-SF Lunar New Year Gala 2012
Feb 25: (Los Angeles, CA) Past Present I Future Imperatives: Queer Space Time
Mar 3: (New York, NY) Vong Pak’s ‘Electric Shaman’ Concert
Apr 30: (Sacramento, CA) California Asian Pacific Islander Policy Summit 2012: iAdvocate
Staff and Contributors
- Editors
- Ernie Hsiung - Founder, Editor-in-Chief
- Moye Ishimoto - Co-Editor, Editorial
- Joz Wang - Co-Editor, PR & APA Outreach
[...] already written a couple posts about Lt. Dan Choi and his organization Knights Out that’s fighting the controversial [...]