Don't ask don't tell repealed.

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oldschoolfool said:

If they want to serve openly then more power to them,but why would they want to? I agree with the repeal,but my fear is that were going to see more incidents of discrimination pop up. I was in army for a very short time,so I know how some people are. So let me honestly ask the gay member's of vgchartz,why would you want to serve openly in the military and take the chance of getting discriminated against are possibly beat down bye some young punks. I'd hope that would'nt happen,but the military is a rough enviroment. Let me stress again,I have nothing against gay people and there desire to openly serve in the military if they so choose,but I just have concerns of were this is going to lead. I'm just trying to play devil's advacte and have an honest discussion about this.

It's true that a gay person in the military may want to remain on the down low to avoid discrimination from their peers, but at least now they have the choice of coming out if they see fit.  Just because Don't Ask Don't Tell was repealed doesn't mean every gay person in the military has to come out, but it's much better for them to have the option if they want to brave the reaction of their friends, family, and the general community.