Friday, August 04, 2006

I didn't know I was gay...

Army Dismisses Gay Arabic Linguist

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- A decorated sergeant and Arabic language specialist was dismissed from the U.S. Army under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, though he says he never told his superiors he was gay and his accuser was never identified......On Dec. 2, investigators formally interviewed Copas and asked if he understood the military's policy on homosexuals, if he had any close acquaintances who were gay, and if he was involved in community theater. He answered affirmatively.

1 comment:

shaikai said...

I agree. I simply don't understand what the US Army wants forcing their gay & lesbian soldiers to silence, no matter how skilled and professional they are. More than ignorance, I think this is a matter of fear. The 'machos' have fear that their identities are questioned.