There is a lot of various debates and discussions going on out there in media land about the DADT/Open Gay issue in the military. The angle I find interesting is captured in some of these images I have seen in the debate.
This video of Rep. Barney Frank, a gay member of congress is a perfect example of the polarization and straw-man nature of issue debate in our culture. I'm not a soldier, so I have a hard time with all of this stuff, I am not sure exactly what to think about it. From one angle as a straight male, I have various uncomfortable thoughts. From a Christian...there are many thoughts...and from an ethical position in regards to gender equality and the evolving future policies in regards to mixed company/showers/bunks etc...I think many of the arguments made for open and integrated views on sexuality could be applied to many other money saving changes. Single bathrooms, showers, barracks etc...could save a ton of money, eliminating marriage bonuses or housing perks, de-funding matters relating to sexuality or marriage...there's a lot of angles to take on all of this. Whatever the case, it will be interesting to see how the next administration handles this ball once it is passed, especially if it's a Republican or Independent Admin.
