How the defense department defines homosexual conduct:

[Heidi]

Maj. Todd Vician, a Defense Department spokesman in Washington, said the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy states that "homosexual orientation alone is not a bar to service, but homosexual conduct is incompatible with military service."

"We define homosexual conduct as homosexual acts or verbal or nonverbal communication that a member is homosexual," Vician said.

http://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/01/27/army.gayporn.ap/index.html

[elshiva]

1. WTF?

[Heidi]

2. If mere perception of "verbal or non-verbal communication"

is the rule, anyone can be ridden out on a rail from the military. It steams the hell out of me.

[XemaSab]

3. The limp-wristed salute

Gets 'em every time.

[Heidi]

4. It's all about perception.

If they perceive that you're gay, you're out. And they can withhold the benefits that you've _earned_, too. :thumbsdown:

[NMMNG]

5. Uh, yeah

I can see it now.

"Sgt. Smith was Dishonorably Discharged as he was caught looking at a fellow soldier in a homosexual manner." :wtf:


This stuff is getting totally FUBAR.

[Heidi]

6. EXACTLY.

But ya know what, I see the same mindset every week on DU. "I get a bad vibe from my neighbor," or "So and so makes me very uncomfortable. Should I call the cops????????" :eyes: When do we, as individuals, start taking responsibility for our own prejudices and "uncomfortable feelings"? :grr:

[NMMNG]

7. I don't know if we ever will

We aren't being encouraged to. I drive to and from work every day on the highway and pass multiple flashing signs that say, "Terror Tips? Call 1-800-XXX-TIPS". These do nothing but help foster suspicion and paranoia. Next thing you know we're turning each other into the Thought Police over nothing.

[Oeditpus Rex]

8. But... but...

[Heidi]

9. See???? Gomer didn't get kicked out.

:hi: my friend! :hug: :loveya:

I hope you'll be here later to help welcome my good friend and new DUer, zone, who shares the same professional background as you and I. :bounce:

[Oeditpus Rex]

11. He's a propaganda tool for the far right?

Cool. :woohoo:

[Heidi]

12. Noooooooooooooooooooooo,

he's one of the good and honest ones. You know, like you. :thumbsup:

[Oeditpus Rex]

13. Ah

He's unemployed.

[Heidi]

14. Not yet unemployed,

but something happened to make him cut his hair a couple of years ago. :scared:

[Oeditpus Rex]

15. He got traded to the Jankees?

:shrug:

[u4ic]

10. I have a feeling this guy will show up in Iraq

again, and again, and again...