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- From: phil@netcom.com (Phil Ronzone)
- Subject: Re: Gays, the military and "privacy"
- Message-ID: <1992Dec22.195947.18565@netcom.com>
- Organization: Generally in favor of, but mostly random.
- References: <92357.38599.J056600@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM>
- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 19:59:47 GMT
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- In article <92357.38599.J056600@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM> J056600@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM writes:
- >One of the primary arguments used by the "anti-gay" forces
- >(for lack of a better term) is that heterosexuals will feel
- >uncomfortable around someone who is openly gay. Well, yes,
- >that's true. Some people will undoubtedly feel uncomfortable.
- >But is there a right to feel comfortable? ... ... But much of
- >the argument I've heard revolves around "discomfort." I hope
- >I've dissected that aspect of the debate.
-
- 1. Well, since it much more cost effective to not have seperate facilities,
- then of course we shall remove the seperate arrangements for men and
- women in the military.
-
- Of course, many if not all women will now feel uncomfortable in showering
- with the men and bunking with the men, but, hey, where's comfort mentioned
- in the constitution?
-
- 2. Anto-gay is a very loaded term. You seem to assume that if people don't
- agree with a position held by some homosexuals, that they are anti-
- homosexual.
-
- Not a valid position at all.
-
-
- --
- I believe Gennifer Flowers.
-
- These opinions are MINE, and you can't have 'em! (But I'll rent 'em cheap ...)
-