Saturday, January 19, 2008
Sometimes necessity trumps a really stupid idea
As in this case where the US Army's need for qualified and capable people far outwieghs any notion that homosexuals aren't fit for the military.
Darren Manzella was out of the closet.Turning a blind eye to the status of Sgt Manzella may keep him in the Army, but it won't stop the incredible waste of capable people until the whole stupid policy is officially ended. At a time when the military is spending thousands of dollars, lowering standards and occasionally stooping to dishonest tactics to recruit enough people, it makes about as much sense as broadcasting battle plans on TV prior to starting a campaign.
The Army sergeant told an officer he was a homosexual, and the officer turned him in. During the investigation, Manzella admitted he was gay and even offered visual confirmation: a home videotape showing him kissing his civilian boyfriend.
Needless to say, Manzella was surprised with his commanding officer’s verdict:
“They found no evidence of homosexuality,” he said.
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