Ask, tell
It is time to repeal the failed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy regarding gays in the military. If a soldier is willing to put his or her life on the line to serve and defend this country, sexual orientation is irrelevant. There are no sexists in foxholes. The content of a person’s character is what defines that person.
Speaking as a decades-long practicing doctor of human sexuality, I know for a fact that sexual orientation is not a lifestyle choice, but is in actuality biologically predetermined.
As a straight man and former Marine, I proudly served alongside gay men and women in uniform. They served their country with honor and distinction, as did previous generations of gay military personnel before them. Gays in the military have undeniably earned both our trust and thanks.
Michael Ra Bouchard
Hilo
