Don't Ask Don't Tell going away

[OnTopTime]

You've got to be freaking kidding me. That's one of the gayest things I've read in this entire thread. For an officer not to vote because somehow we are supposed to be nonpartisian is complete bullshit.

Agreed. I see absolutely no conflict between a military officer exercising his/her right (dare I say responsibility?) as a citizen to vote while at the same time respecting civilian authority over the military. Just don't engage in overt partisan political activities while on active duty.

 

[squorch2]

Just don't engage in overt partisan political activities while on active duty.

Or covert ones, for that matter.

 

[phrogpilot73]

Or covert ones, for that matter.

Umm, I think not appearing in uniform would be covert - and allowed by the DoD Directive, depending on what you're doing of course.

 

[EA-3B]

Steve, I wasn't suggesting that I agree with the notion that the officer corps should be apolitical (in fact I do not), just observing that it's a position not at all uncommonly held, especially at the GO/FO level.

I just find it curious when some propose normalizing gay relationships in the military workplace, while at the same time being very intentional to avoid introducing political dynamics in that same workplace.

Chief, always gratifying to encounter someone who recognizes the venerable A-3, and even more so one who's "shared the experience".

Cheers,
Ed