‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Hits Women Much More

NY Slimes ^ | 22 June 08 | THOM SHANKER

[SkyPilot]

WASHINGTON — The Army and Air Force discharged a disproportionate number of women in 2007 under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that prohibits openly gay people from serving in the military, according to Pentagon statistics gathered by an advocacy group. While women make up 14 percent of Army personnel, 46 percent of those discharged under the policy last year were women. And while 20 percent of Air Force personnel are women, 49 percent of its discharges under the policy last year were women.

[SkyPilot]

I knew a lot of women in the military.

They were disgusted by the agressive homosexuals in their midst.

This article is par for the course.

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[buccaneer81]

It’s the “sensible shoes.”

[TeleStraightShooter]

At first glance one could conclude that a butch might be more likely than an average female to join an organization dominated by traditional male roles.

If that theory holds then it would make sense for the higher DADT rate among females.

[ClearCase_guy]

Some homosexual men grow up and want to pursue masculine activities like soldering.
A larger percentage of homosexual men grow up and want to be interior decorators.

Some lesbian women grow up and want to work the cosmetics counter at Macy's.
A larger percentage of lesbian women grow up and want to pursue masculine activities like soldiering.

film at eleven.

[TeleStraightShooter]

According to the statistics, the Army in 2007 discharged 302 soldiers under the policy

quit a low number in relationship to the size of the army.

[No Truce With Kings]

“A larger percentage of lesbian women grow up and want to pursue masculine activities like soldiering.”

It could also be due to the lesser stigma attached to lesbian activity than to male homosexual activity. Guys view lesbians as merely misguided — they just need to find the right guy and they’ll turn straight. Women generally don’t care.

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is the fastest ticket out of the military, if you are unhappy. A straight woman that wants to get out of the military is more willing to state that they are gay than a straight man would be due to the lesser stigma. Besides, it doesn’t mean it will stick. Look at all the LUGs in college today. So these women are LUDs (Lesbian Until Discharged).

[Oztrich Boy]

The military is more likely to interest manly girls than girlie men

(What you said, but shorter)

[ClearCase_guy]

So, you're saying that size matters?

;)

[homeguard]

Anyone who's been in the military in the last 20 years knows there are more bull dykes than fags. This doesn't surprise me at all.

[MIchaelTArchangel]

Women who wanted out of the military used to get knocked up. Now that pregnancy is no longer a reason for discharge while claiming to be queer is, women who want out of the military simply walk into their commander’s office, salute, and say the magic words, “Sir (or Ma’am), I’m bisexual.” and that is that.

[GOPJ]

Or maybe women who change their mind about being in the army use don't ask, don't tell as an easy ticket home.

[fso301]

I would think that the military would attract a lot of bull dyke’s.

[freedomwarrior998]

What the homomafia doesn't want you to know: http://law.udayton.edu/LawReview/documents/31-1/Carter.pdf But a closer study of the numbers indicates there is more to the issue than first meets the eye. A full 83 percent (7,900) of the discharges under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” through 2003 were “statement” cases of individuals who voluntarily admitted they were homosexual or bisexual. Moreover, almost 75 percent of the separations came within the first few months or years of service.

[Mr. Silverback]

A whole .0208% of the force. Truly a very, very big deal.

[Mr. Silverback]

Exactly. That’s why discharges have gone up under DADT. Before the Clinton Administration, getting kicked out was difficult and usually required doing something that made you liable to prosecution.

[Mariebl]

It’s the “sensible shoes.”

I've never understood that comment. Always seemed to me that sensible women would wear sensible shoes.

[razorback-bert]

[RichInOC]

Okay, that’s a surprise. You’d think our armed forces, of all institutions, would always welcome the protective dyke.

[Gator113]

I must admit to being somewhat double standard on this issue. I’ve never been bothered at being around the few lesbians I have met, mostly bikers and boaters. Perhaps it’s because I have alpha male written all over my forehead, and as such, I know that I am safe. ;>)

At 17 years old I enlisted in the Army (1965), and while in boot-camp, I remember telling a few crybaby draftees that if they really wanted out, all they had to do was wait until the DI came in to wake us up...... and then kiss him good morning. ;>)