“Perhaps the straight soldiers and sailors recognize this too. They recognize that keeping gays in the closet or in fear of being summarily dismissed, may be the only way for straight soldiers and sailors to stay competitive.”
That is an unwarranted insult to the members of the U.S. Military. I know that “ad hominen” attacks are not good form here. However, it is my opinion that you should change your handle from “johnnycap” to “johnnycRap.” Because you are very full of it.
I agree, why entertain a theoretical argument at all? Why even give an opposing point of view a sliver of daylight. We’ve kept them in the dark and the shadows for centuries up ‘til now, why even entertain the opposite thought. I say let’s tear down the messenger before he even takes the podium. Let’s disparage his name so he is not taken seriously. That will make us appear all the more intelligent...